Dowell, TN
Historical community (former settlement) in Johnson County, Tennessee
Dowell is a historical community (former settlement) in Johnson County, Tennessee. It is 4.9 miles W of Mountain City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28615.
Dowell at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Johnson County
- ZIP code
- 28615
- Nearest town
- Mountain City (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4764, -81.7172
Weather in Dowell now
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Dowell weather by the hour
Dowell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dowell.
This week in Dowell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dowell
What is the weather usually like in Dowell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,199 mm
- 12.0 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dowell: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MTN CITY 2, TN US (USC00406292), adjusted for the elevation of Dowell.
Dowell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dowell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dowell?
Dowell has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dowell is May–June and August–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 Dowell
The closest live webcam is Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington Co, 20.0 miles NW of Dowell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dowell.
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Questions about Dowell
Where is Dowell, TN?
Dowell is a historical community (former settlement) in Johnson County, Tennessee, 4.9 miles W of Mountain City.
What county is Dowell in?
Dowell is in Johnson County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Dowell, TN?
The ZIP code for Dowell is 28615.
What is the nearest town to Dowell?
Mountain City, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dowell?
Yes. The closest is Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington Co, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dowell?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dowell?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dowell?
About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dowell?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dowell?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dowell have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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