Rough Point, TN
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Tennessee
Rough Point is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Tennessee. It is 4.9 miles E of Gainesboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38562.
Rough Point at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 38562
- Nearest town
- Gainesboro (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.3603, -85.7364
Weather in Rough Point now
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Rough Point weather by the hour
Rough Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rough Point.
This week in Rough Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rough Point
What is the weather usually like in Rough Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 56.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,435 mm
- 4.6 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rough Point: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GAINESBORO, TN US (USC00403370), adjusted for the elevation of Rough Point.
Rough Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rough Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rough Point?
Rough Point has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rough Point 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 Rough Point
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 18.9 miles SE of Rough Point.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rough Point.
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Questions about Rough Point
Where is Rough Point, TN?
Rough Point is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Tennessee, 4.9 miles E of Gainesboro.
What county is Rough Point in?
Rough Point is in Jackson County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rough Point, TN?
The ZIP code for Rough Point is 38562.
What is the nearest town to Rough Point?
Gainesboro, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rough Point?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rough Point?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rough Point?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rough Point?
About 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rough Point?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rough Point?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rough Point have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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