Compton, TN
Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Compton is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It is 4.2 miles NW of Walterhill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37130.
Compton at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP code
- 37130
- Nearest town
- Walterhill (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.9047, -86.3289
Weather in Compton now
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Compton weather by the hour
Compton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compton.
This week in Compton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compton
What is the weather usually like in Compton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 55.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,420 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURFREESBORO 5 N, TN US (USC00406371), adjusted for the elevation of Compton.
Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Compton?
Compton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 55.9 inches (1,420 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Compton 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 Compton
The closest live webcam is Nashville › East, 24.3 miles NW of Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compton.
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Other communities near Compton
- Two Hills0.4 mi S
- Fieldcrest0.6 mi NW
- Compton Meadows1.1 mi W
- Emery Estates1.3 mi SW
- Riverwood2.0 mi N
- Esquire Estates2.3 mi W
- Jerrerson Farms2.4 mi N
- Lascassas2.8 mi NE
- Sawyer Subdivision subdivision2.8 mi W
- Sawyer Subdivision subdivision2.8 mi W
- Lascassas Villa subdivision3.0 mi SW
- Shiloh3.0 mi S
- Ridgecrest Acres subdivision3.2 mi S
- Sharpsville3.3 mi SE
- Lillard Farm Estates subdivision3.4 mi S
Questions about Compton
Where is Compton, TN?
Compton is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee, 4.2 miles NW of Walterhill.
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, TN?
The ZIP code for Compton is 37130.
What is the nearest town to Compton?
Walterhill, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compton?
Yes. The closest is Nashville › East, 24.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Compton?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Compton?
About 55.9 inches (1,420 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Compton?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Compton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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