Rock City, TN
Unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee
Rock City is a small unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee. It is 5.6 miles E of South Carthage, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37151.
Rock City at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Smith County
- ZIP code
- 37151
- Nearest town
- South Carthage (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2631, -86.0531
Weather in Rock City now
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Rock City weather by the hour
Rock City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock City.
This week in Rock City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock City
What is the weather usually like in Rock City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
- 1.5 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock City: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARTHAGE, TN US (USC00401480), adjusted for the elevation of Rock City.
Rock City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rock City?
Rock City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rock City 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 City
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 30.6 miles E of Rock City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock City.
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Questions about Rock City
Where is Rock City, TN?
Rock City is an unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee, 5.6 miles E of South Carthage.
What county is Rock City in?
Rock City is in Smith County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rock City, TN?
The ZIP code for Rock City is 37151.
What is the nearest town to Rock City?
South Carthage, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock City?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 30.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rock City?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock City?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rock City?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rock City?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rock City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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