Gap Creek, TN

Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee

Gap Creek is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 2.5 miles NE of Valley Forge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37682.

Gap Creek at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Carter County
ZIP code
37682
Nearest town
Valley Forge (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.2856, -82.2325

Weather in Gap Creek now

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Gap Creek weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gap Creek

What is the weather usually like in Gap Creek?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°46°26°Jan50°28°Feb59°34°Mar69°42°Apr77°52°May83°60°Jun85°64°Jul85°62°Aug80°56°Sep70°44°Oct58°33°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun5.9"Jul4.2"Aug3.0"Sep2.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Gap Creek: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIZABETHTON, TN US (USC00402806), adjusted for the elevation of Gap Creek.

Gap Creek weather month by month

January
46° 26°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
50° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
69° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 64°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 44°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gap Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:38 PM10 h 1 min
February7:14 AM6:11 PM10 h 56 min
March7:37 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:04 PM13 h 10 min
May6:20 AM8:29 PM14 h 9 min
June6:09 AM8:49 PM14 h 40 min
July6:21 AM8:48 PM14 h 26 min
August6:45 AM8:20 PM13 h 35 min
September7:10 AM7:37 PM12 h 27 min
October7:34 AM6:54 PM11 h 19 min
November7:04 AM5:22 PM10 h 17 min
December7:31 AM5:16 PM9 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Gap Creek?

Gap Creek has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gap Creek is May–June 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 Gap Creek

The closest live webcam is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 20.0 miles N of Gap Creek.

Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS)unknown · 20.0 mi NOn Windy
Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 20.6 mi EOn Windy
Boone: North Carolina - Sky View 9Boone · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
Banner Elk › West: Elk River AirportBanner Elk · 21.1 mi SEOn Windy
Banner Elk › South-east: Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce - Main Street East - Shawneehaw Avenue SouthBanner Elk · 21.8 mi EOn Windy
Malcolm: I-81 - MM 1.0 - NBunknown · 21.9 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-381 - MM 1.8 - NBunknown · 23.0 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-81 - MM 3.3 - SBunknown · 23.2 mi NOn Windy
Briarwood: I-81 - MM 5.0 - NBunknown · 23.8 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Gap Creek

Where is Gap Creek, TN?

Gap Creek is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 2.5 miles NE of Valley Forge.

What county is Gap Creek in?

Gap Creek is in Carter County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Gap Creek, TN?

The ZIP code for Gap Creek is 37682.

What is the nearest town to Gap Creek?

Valley Forge, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gap Creek?

Yes. The closest is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 20.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gap Creek?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Gap Creek?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Gap Creek?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Gap Creek?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gap Creek?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gap Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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