Rafter, TN
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Tennessee
Rafter is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Tennessee. It is 7.0 miles W of Tellico Plains, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37385.
Rafter at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 37385
- Nearest town
- Tellico Plains (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3925, -84.1783
Weather in Rafter now
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Rafter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rafter.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rafter
What is the weather usually like in Rafter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 55.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,403 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rafter: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TELLICO PLAINS, TN US (USC00408886), adjusted for the elevation of Rafter.
Rafter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rafter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rafter?
Rafter 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 55.2 inches (1,403 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rafter 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 Rafter
The closest live webcam is Maryville › North, 27.0 miles NE of Rafter.
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Questions about Rafter
Where is Rafter, TN?
Rafter is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Tennessee, 7.0 miles W of Tellico Plains.
What county is Rafter in?
Rafter is in Monroe County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rafter, TN?
The ZIP code for Rafter is 37385.
What is the nearest town to Rafter?
Tellico Plains, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rafter?
Yes. The closest is Maryville › North, 27.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rafter?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rafter?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Rafter?
About 55.2 inches (1,403 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rafter?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rafter?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rafter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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