Buncombe, TN
Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Buncombe is a small unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It is 1.6 miles NW of Blountville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37617.
Buncombe at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Sullivan County
- ZIP code
- 37617
- Nearest town
- Blountville (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5117, -82.3172
Weather in Buncombe now
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Buncombe weather by the hour
Buncombe weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buncombe.
This week in Buncombe
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buncombe
What is the weather usually like in Buncombe?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,117 mm
- 9.2 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buncombe: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRISTOL TRI CITY AP, TN US (USW00013877), adjusted for the elevation of Buncombe.
Buncombe weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buncombe through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Buncombe?
Buncombe has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Buncombe is April–May and September–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 Buncombe
The closest live webcam is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 4.3 miles N of Buncombe.
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Questions about Buncombe
Where is Buncombe, TN?
Buncombe is an unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Tennessee, 1.6 miles NW of Blountville.
What county is Buncombe in?
Buncombe is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Buncombe, TN?
The ZIP code for Buncombe is 37617.
What is the nearest town to Buncombe?
Blountville, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buncombe?
Yes. The closest is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buncombe?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Buncombe?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Buncombe?
About 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Buncombe?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buncombe?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buncombe have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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