Backwoods, TN
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee
Backwoods is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 4.5 miles E of Roan Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37687.
Backwoods at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 37687
- Nearest town
- Roan Mountain (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.1761, -82.1503
Weather in Backwoods now
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Backwoods weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Backwoods.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Backwoods
What is the weather usually like in Backwoods?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,333 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Backwoods: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROAN MTN 3SW, TN US (USC00407770), adjusted for the elevation of Backwoods.
Backwoods weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Backwoods through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Backwoods?
Backwoods has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Backwoods is June to September. 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 Backwoods
The closest live webcam is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 14.3 miles E of Backwoods.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Backwoods.
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Questions about Backwoods
Where is Backwoods, TN?
Backwoods is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 4.5 miles E of Roan Mountain.
What county is Backwoods in?
Backwoods is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Backwoods, TN?
The ZIP code for Backwoods is 37687.
What is the nearest town to Backwoods?
Roan Mountain, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Backwoods?
Yes. The closest is Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9, 14.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Backwoods?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Backwoods?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Backwoods?
About 52.5 inches (1,333 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Backwoods?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Backwoods?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Backwoods have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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