Rule, TN
Historical community (former settlement) in Union County, Tennessee
Rule is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, Tennessee. It is 7.9 miles SE of Maynardville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37866.
Rule at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 37866
- Nearest town
- Maynardville (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3133, -83.9219
Weather in Rule now
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Rule weather by the hour
Rule weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rule.
This week in Rule
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rule
What is the weather usually like in Rule?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 57.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,465 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rule: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORRIS, TN US (USC00406619), adjusted for the elevation of Rule.
Rule weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rule through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rule?
Rule has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rule 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 Rule
The closest live webcam is Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky Mountain, 33.1 miles SE of Rule.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rule.
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Questions about Rule
Where is Rule, TN?
Rule is a historical community (former settlement) in Union County, Tennessee, 7.9 miles SE of Maynardville.
What county is Rule in?
Rule is in Union County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rule, TN?
The ZIP code for Rule is 37866.
What is the nearest town to Rule?
Maynardville, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rule?
Yes. The closest is Sevierville: Scenic Helicopter Tours - Smoky Mountain, 33.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rule?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rule?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rule?
About 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Rule?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rule?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rule have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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