Drowning Creek, TN

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Drowning Creek is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It is 3.9 miles W of Mayland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38578.

Drowning Creek at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Cumberland County
ZIP code
38578
Nearest town
Mayland (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.0550, -85.1375

Weather in Drowning Creek now

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Drowning Creek weather by the hour

Drowning Creek weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drowning Creek.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drowning Creek

What is the weather usually like in Drowning Creek?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°37°54°70°87°42°25°Jan45°28°Feb54°35°Mar64°44°Apr72°52°May78°60°Jun82°63°Jul81°62°Aug76°55°Sep66°44°Oct54°35°Nov45°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.7"Feb6.1"Mar6.1"Apr5.4"May5.3"Jun5.3"Jul4.1"Aug4.3"Sep3.7"Oct4.7"Nov6.5"Dec

Best time to visit Drowning Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CROSSVILLE ED & RESEARCH, TN US (USC00402202), adjusted for the elevation of Drowning Creek.

Drowning Creek weather month by month

January
42° 25°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
45° 28°F
5.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
March
54° 35°F
6.1 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
April
64° 44°F
6.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
72° 52°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
78° 60°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 63°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
81° 62°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 55°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 44°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
54° 35°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
45° 29°F
6.5 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Drowning Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:48 AM4:51 PM10 h 2 min
February6:26 AM5:23 PM10 h 57 min
March6:49 AM6:49 PM11 h 59 min
April6:05 AM7:15 PM13 h 9 min
May5:32 AM7:40 PM14 h 7 min
June5:21 AM8:00 PM14 h 38 min
July5:34 AM7:59 PM14 h 25 min
August5:57 AM7:32 PM13 h 34 min
September6:22 AM6:49 PM12 h 27 min
October6:46 AM6:06 PM11 h 19 min
November6:16 AM4:34 PM10 h 18 min
December6:42 AM4:28 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Drowning Creek?

Drowning Creek has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 62.6 inches (1,589 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Drowning Creek 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 Drowning Creek

The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 22.5 miles W of Drowning Creek.

Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency ServicesCookeville · 22.5 mi WOn Windy
Maryville › NorthMaryville · 70.1 mi EOn Windy
Boyd Highlandsunknown · 73.9 mi SOn Windy
RossvilleRossville · 74.5 mi SOn Windy
Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United StatesCopperhill · 84.5 mi SEOn Windy
Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United StatesBrownsville · 94.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drowning Creek.

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Questions about Drowning Creek

Where is Drowning Creek, TN?

Drowning Creek is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Tennessee, 3.9 miles W of Mayland.

What county is Drowning Creek in?

Drowning Creek is in Cumberland County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Drowning Creek, TN?

The ZIP code for Drowning Creek is 38578.

What is the nearest town to Drowning Creek?

Mayland, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Drowning Creek?

Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 22.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Drowning Creek?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Drowning Creek?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Drowning Creek?

About 62.6 inches (1,589 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Drowning Creek?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Drowning Creek?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Drowning Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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