Rayon Terrace, TN

Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee

Rayon Terrace is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 2.4 miles NW of Biltmore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37643.

Rayon Terrace at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Carter County
ZIP code
37643
Nearest town
Biltmore (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.3431, -82.1931

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Rayon Terrace weather for the next 7 days

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rayon Terrace

What is the weather usually like in Rayon Terrace?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°46°26°Jan50°28°Feb59°34°Mar69°42°Apr77°52°May83°60°Jun85°64°Jul85°62°Aug80°56°Sep70°44°Oct58°33°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun5.9"Jul4.2"Aug3.0"Sep2.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Rayon Terrace: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIZABETHTON, TN US (USC00402806), adjusted for the elevation of Rayon Terrace.

Rayon Terrace weather month by month

January
46° 26°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
50° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
69° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 64°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 44°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rayon Terrace through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:38 PM10 h 0 min
February7:14 AM6:10 PM10 h 56 min
March7:37 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:04 PM13 h 10 min
May6:20 AM8:29 PM14 h 9 min
June6:09 AM8:49 PM14 h 40 min
July6:21 AM8:48 PM14 h 26 min
August6:45 AM8:20 PM13 h 35 min
September7:10 AM7:37 PM12 h 27 min
October7:34 AM6:54 PM11 h 19 min
November7:04 AM5:21 PM10 h 17 min
December7:31 AM5:16 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Rayon Terrace?

Rayon Terrace has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rayon Terrace is May–June 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 Rayon Terrace

The closest live webcam is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 16.7 miles N of Rayon Terrace.

Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS)unknown · 16.7 mi NOn Windy
Malcolm: I-81 - MM 1.0 - NBunknown · 18.0 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-381 - MM 1.8 - NBunknown · 18.9 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-81 - MM 3.3 - SBunknown · 19.2 mi NOn Windy
Briarwood: I-81 - MM 5.0 - NBunknown · 19.6 mi NOn Windy
Walnut Grove › East: Highway Fifty-EightWalnut Grove · 19.6 mi NOn Windy
Virginia Hills: I-81 - MM 6.9 - NBunknown · 19.9 mi NOn Windy
Beech Mountain: Webcam de - USABeech Mountain · 20.2 mi SEOn Windy
Colonial Heights: I-81 - MM 7.8 - SBunknown · 20.4 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rayon Terrace.

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Questions about Rayon Terrace

Where is Rayon Terrace, TN?

Rayon Terrace is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 2.4 miles NW of Biltmore.

What county is Rayon Terrace in?

Rayon Terrace is in Carter County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Rayon Terrace, TN?

The ZIP code for Rayon Terrace is 37643.

What is the nearest town to Rayon Terrace?

Biltmore, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rayon Terrace?

Yes. The closest is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 16.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rayon Terrace?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rayon Terrace?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Rayon Terrace?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rayon Terrace?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rayon Terrace?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rayon Terrace have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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