Rock Castle, TN
Unincorporated community in Putnam County, Tennessee
Rock Castle is a small unincorporated community in Putnam County, Tennessee. It is 9.0 miles N of Baxter, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38544.
Rock Castle at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Putnam County
- ZIP code
- 38544
- Nearest town
- Baxter (9.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.0264, -85.6733
Weather in Rock Castle now
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Rock Castle weather by the hour
Rock Castle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Castle.
This week in Rock Castle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Castle
What is the weather usually like in Rock Castle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,447 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Castle: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITHVILLE 2 SE, TN US (USC00408405), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Castle.
Rock Castle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Castle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rock Castle?
Rock Castle has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rock Castle 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 Rock Castle
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 11.9 miles NE of Rock Castle.
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Questions about Rock Castle
Where is Rock Castle, TN?
Rock Castle is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Tennessee, 9.0 miles N of Baxter.
What county is Rock Castle in?
Rock Castle is in Putnam County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Castle, TN?
The ZIP code for Rock Castle is 38544.
What is the nearest town to Rock Castle?
Baxter, 9.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock Castle?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rock Castle?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Castle?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Castle?
About 57.0 inches (1,447 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Rock Castle?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rock Castle?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Castle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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