Alpha, TN

Unincorporated community in Hamblen County, Tennessee

Alpha is a small unincorporated community in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It is 5.0 miles NE of Morristown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37877.

Alpha at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Hamblen County
ZIP code
37877
Nearest town
Morristown (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.1769, -83.3828

Weather in Alpha now

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Alpha weather by the hour

Alpha weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpha.

This week in Alpha

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpha

What is the weather usually like in Alpha?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°57°74°90°46°29°Jan50°32°Feb59°40°Mar69°48°Apr76°56°May83°64°Jun85°68°Jul85°67°Aug80°61°Sep70°49°Oct58°39°Nov49°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.5"Feb4.4"Mar4.5"Apr3.6"May4.3"Jun5.0"Jul3.0"Aug3.1"Sep2.7"Oct3.6"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Alpha: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORRISTOWN WFO, TN US (USC00406272), adjusted for the elevation of Alpha.

Alpha weather month by month

January
46° 29°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
50° 32°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
59° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
69° 48°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 68°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 61°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 49°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
49° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:43 PM10 h 1 min
February7:19 AM6:15 PM10 h 56 min
March7:42 AM7:42 PM11 h 59 min
April6:58 AM8:08 PM13 h 10 min
May6:25 AM8:34 PM14 h 8 min
June6:14 AM8:53 PM14 h 39 min
July6:26 AM8:52 PM14 h 25 min
August6:50 AM8:25 PM13 h 34 min
September7:14 AM7:42 PM12 h 27 min
October7:39 AM6:59 PM11 h 19 min
November7:09 AM5:27 PM10 h 17 min
December7:35 AM5:21 PM9 h 45 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Alpha?

Alpha has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Alpha is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Alpha

The closest live webcam is Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky Mountain, 20.7 miles SW of Alpha.

Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky MountainSevierville · 20.7 mi SWOn Windy
Pigeon Forge › West: WonderworksPigeon Forge · 26.8 mi SWOn Windy
Tusculum PlaceTusculum Place · 32.3 mi EOn Windy
Tusculum › South-west: Hensley Airpark Aviation CommunityTusculum · 39.4 mi EOn Windy
Gatlinburg › East: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee, United StatesGatlinburg · 40.4 mi SOn Windy
Maryville › NorthMaryville · 44.0 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.

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Questions about Alpha

Where is Alpha, TN?

Alpha is an unincorporated community in Hamblen County, Tennessee, 5.0 miles NE of Morristown.

What county is Alpha in?

Alpha is in Hamblen County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Alpha, TN?

The ZIP code for Alpha is 37877.

What is the nearest town to Alpha?

Morristown, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Alpha?

Yes. The closest is Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky Mountain, 20.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Alpha?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Alpha?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Alpha?

About 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Alpha?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Alpha?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Alpha have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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