Papaw, TN
Unincorporated community in Grainger County, Tennessee
Papaw is a small unincorporated community in Grainger County, Tennessee. It is 7.2 miles SE of Bean Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37881.
Papaw at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Grainger County
- ZIP code
- 37881
- Nearest town
- Bean Station (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4211, -83.3625
Weather in Papaw now
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Papaw weather by the hour
Papaw weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Papaw.
This week in Papaw
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Papaw
What is the weather usually like in Papaw?
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 Papaw: 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 Papaw.
Papaw weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Papaw 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 | 6:24 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 41 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 16 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Papaw?
Papaw 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 Papaw 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 Papaw
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 30.4 miles NE of Papaw.
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Questions about Papaw
Where is Papaw, TN?
Papaw is an unincorporated community in Grainger County, Tennessee, 7.2 miles SE of Bean Station.
What county is Papaw in?
Papaw is in Grainger County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Papaw, TN?
The ZIP code for Papaw is 37881.
What is the nearest town to Papaw?
Bean Station, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Papaw?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 30.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Papaw?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Papaw?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Papaw?
About 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Papaw?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Papaw?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Papaw have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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