Selby, TN
Historical community (former settlement) in Putnam County, Tennessee
Selby is a historical community (former settlement) in Putnam County, Tennessee. It is 2.6 miles SE of Algood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38501.
Selby at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Putnam County
- ZIP code
- 38501
- Nearest town
- Algood (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2292, -85.4767
Weather in Selby now
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Selby weather by the hour
Selby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Selby.
This week in Selby
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Selby
What is the weather usually like in Selby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 60.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,524 mm
- 6.1 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Selby: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COOKEVILLE, TN US (USC00402009), adjusted for the elevation of Selby.
Selby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Selby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Selby?
Selby has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 60.0 inches (1,524 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Selby 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 Selby
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 6.2 miles SW of Selby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Selby.
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- Deberry Heights subdivision3.0 mi SW
- Shepherd Hills subdivision3.2 mi SW
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Questions about Selby
Where is Selby, TN?
Selby is a historical community (former settlement) in Putnam County, Tennessee, 2.6 miles SE of Algood.
What county is Selby in?
Selby is in Putnam County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Selby, TN?
The ZIP code for Selby is 38501.
What is the nearest town to Selby?
Algood, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Selby?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Selby?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Selby?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Selby?
About 60.0 inches (1,524 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Selby?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Selby?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Selby have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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