Luminary, TN
Unincorporated community in Rhea County, Tennessee
Luminary is a small unincorporated community in Rhea County, Tennessee. It is 7.7 miles E of Spring City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37381.
Luminary at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Rhea County
- ZIP code
- 37381
- Nearest town
- Spring City (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6956, -85.0008
Weather in Luminary now
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Luminary weather by the hour
Luminary weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Luminary.
This week in Luminary
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Luminary
What is the weather usually like in Luminary?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 59.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,509 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Luminary: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPRING CITY, TN US (USC00408540), adjusted for the elevation of Luminary.
Luminary weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Luminary through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:22 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:34 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Luminary?
Luminary has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 59.4 inches (1,509 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Luminary 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 Luminary
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 42.8 miles NW of Luminary.
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Questions about Luminary
Where is Luminary, TN?
Luminary is an unincorporated community in Rhea County, Tennessee, 7.7 miles E of Spring City.
What county is Luminary in?
Luminary is in Rhea County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Luminary, TN?
The ZIP code for Luminary is 37381.
What is the nearest town to Luminary?
Spring City, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Luminary?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 42.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Luminary?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Luminary?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Luminary?
About 59.4 inches (1,509 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Luminary?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Luminary?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Luminary have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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