Rays, TN
Unincorporated community in Putnam County, Tennessee
Rays is a small unincorporated community in Putnam County, Tennessee. It is 6.3 miles SE of Monterey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38580.
Rays at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Putnam County
- ZIP code
- 38580
- Nearest town
- Monterey (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2197, -85.3269
Weather in Rays now
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Rays weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rays.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rays
What is the weather usually like in Rays?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 64.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,634 mm
- 16.0 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rays: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTEREY, TN US (USC00406170), adjusted for the elevation of Rays.
Rays weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rays through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:34 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rays?
Rays has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 64.3 inches (1,634 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rays is May–June and August–September. 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 Rays
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 12.0 miles SW of Rays.
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Questions about Rays
Where is Rays, TN?
Rays is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Tennessee, 6.3 miles SE of Monterey.
What county is Rays in?
Rays is in Putnam County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rays, TN?
The ZIP code for Rays is 38580.
What is the nearest town to Rays?
Monterey, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rays?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rays?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rays?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rays?
About 64.3 inches (1,634 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rays?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rays?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rays have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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