Rather, TN
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee
Rather is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee. It is 3.7 miles E of La Grange, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38057.
Rather at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 38057
- Nearest town
- La Grange (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.0628, -89.3031
Weather in Rather now
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Rather weather by the hour
Rather weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rather.
This week in Rather
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rather
What is the weather usually like in Rather?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 54.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,394 mm
- 1.9 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rather: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOSCOW, TN US (USC00406274), adjusted for the elevation of Rather.
Rather weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rather through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rather?
Rather 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 54.9 inches (1,394 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 Rather 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 Rather
The closest live webcam is Cayce: I-269 to TN State Line, 19.8 miles W of Rather.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rather.
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Questions about Rather
Where is Rather, TN?
Rather is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee, 3.7 miles E of La Grange.
What county is Rather in?
Rather is in Fayette County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rather, TN?
The ZIP code for Rather is 38057.
What is the nearest town to Rather?
La Grange, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rather?
Yes. The closest is Cayce: I-269 to TN State Line, 19.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rather?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rather?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rather?
About 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rather?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rather?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rather have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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