Reliance, TN
Unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Reliance is a small unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It is 5.4 miles NE of Middlesborough, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37851.
Reliance at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Claiborne County
- ZIP code
- 37851
- Nearest town
- Middlesborough (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5739, -83.8067
Weather in Reliance now
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Reliance weather by the hour
Reliance weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reliance.
This week in Reliance
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reliance
What is the weather usually like in Reliance?
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 Reliance: 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 Reliance.
Reliance weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Reliance through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Reliance?
Reliance 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 Reliance 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 Reliance
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 45.8 miles E of Reliance.
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Questions about Reliance
Where is Reliance, TN?
Reliance is an unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee, 5.4 miles NE of Middlesborough.
What county is Reliance in?
Reliance is in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Reliance, TN?
The ZIP code for Reliance is 37851.
What is the nearest town to Reliance?
Middlesborough, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Reliance?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 45.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Reliance?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Reliance?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Reliance?
About 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Reliance?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Reliance?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Reliance have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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