Idol, TN
Unincorporated community in Grainger County, Tennessee
Idol is a small unincorporated community in Grainger County, Tennessee. It is 6.8 miles E of Bean Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37881.
Idol at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Grainger County
- ZIP code
- 37881
- Nearest town
- Bean Station (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3667, -83.4017
Weather in Idol now
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Idol weather by the hour
Idol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idol.
This week in Idol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idol
What is the weather usually like in Idol?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 54.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,389 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idol: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAZEWELL, TN US (USC00408868), adjusted for the elevation of Idol.
Idol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Idol?
Idol has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Idol is May and August to 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 Idol
The closest live webcam is Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky Mountain, 32.2 miles S of Idol.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idol.
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Questions about Idol
Where is Idol, TN?
Idol is an unincorporated community in Grainger County, Tennessee, 6.8 miles E of Bean Station.
What county is Idol in?
Idol is in Grainger County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Idol, TN?
The ZIP code for Idol is 37881.
What is the nearest town to Idol?
Bean Station, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idol?
Yes. The closest is Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky Mountain, 32.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idol?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Idol?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Idol?
About 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Idol?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Idol?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idol have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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