Opossum, TN
Unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Opossum is a small unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It is 1.8 miles S of Henning, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38063.
Opossum at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Lauderdale County
- ZIP code
- 38063
- Nearest town
- Henning (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7097, -89.5644
Weather in Opossum now
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Opossum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Opossum.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opossum
What is the weather usually like in Opossum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 56.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,444 mm
- 2.4 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Opossum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIPLEY, TN US (USC00407710), adjusted for the elevation of Opossum.
Opossum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Opossum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Opossum?
Opossum 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 (-1°C).
It gets about 56.8 inches (1,444 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Opossum 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 Opossum
The closest live webcam is Cayce: I-269 to TN State Line, 50.0 miles S of Opossum.
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Questions about Opossum
Where is Opossum, TN?
Opossum is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, 1.8 miles S of Henning.
What county is Opossum in?
Opossum is in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Opossum, TN?
The ZIP code for Opossum is 38063.
What is the nearest town to Opossum?
Henning, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Opossum?
Yes. The closest is Cayce: I-269 to TN State Line, 50.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Opossum?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Opossum?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Opossum?
About 56.8 inches (1,444 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Opossum?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Opossum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Opossum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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