Sink, TN
Historical community (former settlement) in Monroe County, Tennessee
Sink is a historical community (former settlement) in Monroe County, Tennessee. It is 3.6 miles S of Tellico Plains, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37385.
Sink at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 37385
- Nearest town
- Tellico Plains (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.4181, -84.2894
Weather in Sink now
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Sink weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sink.
This week in Sink
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sink
What is the weather usually like in Sink?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 55.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,403 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sink: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TELLICO PLAINS, TN US (USC00408886), adjusted for the elevation of Sink.
Sink weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sink through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sink?
Sink 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 55.2 inches (1,403 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sink 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 Sink
The closest live webcam is Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United States, 27.9 miles S of Sink.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sink.
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Questions about Sink
Where is Sink, TN?
Sink is a historical community (former settlement) in Monroe County, Tennessee, 3.6 miles S of Tellico Plains.
What county is Sink in?
Sink is in Monroe County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Sink, TN?
The ZIP code for Sink is 37385.
What is the nearest town to Sink?
Tellico Plains, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sink?
Yes. The closest is Copperhill: Martin Campbell Field - Tennessee, United States, 27.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sink?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sink?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sink?
About 55.2 inches (1,403 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sink?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sink?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sink have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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