Light, TN
Historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, Tennessee
Light is a historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It is 3.6 miles SE of Iron City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38463.
Light at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 38463
- Nearest town
- Iron City (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.0525, -87.6367
Weather in Light now
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Light weather by the hour
Light weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Light.
This week in Light
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Light
What is the weather usually like in Light?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 58.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,487 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Light: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON, AL US (USC00010260), adjusted for the elevation of Light.
Light weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Light through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Light?
Light 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 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Light 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 Light
The closest live webcam is Florence, 16.9 miles S of Light.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Light.
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Questions about Light
Where is Light, TN?
Light is a historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, Tennessee, 3.6 miles SE of Iron City.
What county is Light in?
Light is in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Light, TN?
The ZIP code for Light is 38463.
What is the nearest town to Light?
Iron City, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Light?
Yes. The closest is Florence, 16.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Light?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Light?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Light?
About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Light?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Light?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Light have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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