Leighton, TN
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Tennessee
Leighton is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Tennessee. It is 5.8 miles S of Mercer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38391.
Leighton at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 38391
- Nearest town
- Mercer (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.5569, -89.0564
Weather in Leighton now
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Leighton weather by the hour
Leighton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leighton.
This week in Leighton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leighton
What is the weather usually like in Leighton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 53.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,370 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leighton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON MCKELLAR AP, TN US (USW00003811), adjusted for the elevation of Leighton.
Leighton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leighton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Leighton?
Leighton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.9 inches (1,370 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Leighton 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 Leighton
The closest live webcam is Cayce: I-269 to TN State Line, 51.3 miles SW of Leighton.
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Questions about Leighton
Where is Leighton, TN?
Leighton is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Tennessee, 5.8 miles S of Mercer.
What county is Leighton in?
Leighton is in Madison County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Leighton, TN?
The ZIP code for Leighton is 38391.
What is the nearest town to Leighton?
Mercer, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leighton?
Yes. The closest is Cayce: I-269 to TN State Line, 51.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leighton?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Leighton?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Leighton?
About 53.9 inches (1,370 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Leighton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Leighton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leighton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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