Difficult, TN
Unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee
Difficult is a small unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee. It is 8.3 miles S of Carthage, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37145.
Difficult at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Smith County
- ZIP code
- 37145
- Nearest town
- Carthage (8.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.3692, -85.8922
Weather in Difficult now
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Difficult.
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What is the weather usually like in Difficult?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
- 1.5 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Difficult: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARTHAGE, TN US (USC00401480), adjusted for the elevation of Difficult.
Difficult weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Difficult through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Difficult?
Difficult 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Difficult 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 Difficult
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.6 miles SE of Difficult.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Difficult.
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Questions about Difficult
Where is Difficult, TN?
Difficult is an unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee, 8.3 miles S of Carthage.
What county is Difficult in?
Difficult is in Smith County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Difficult, TN?
The ZIP code for Difficult is 37145.
What is the nearest town to Difficult?
Carthage, 8.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Difficult?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Difficult?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Difficult?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Difficult?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Difficult?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Difficult?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Difficult have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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