Sinking Creek, TN

Unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee

Sinking Creek is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 0.6 miles NE of Central, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37601.

Sinking Creek at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Carter County
ZIP code
37601
Nearest town
Central (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.3278, -82.3056

Weather in Sinking Creek now

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Sinking Creek weather by the hour

Sinking Creek weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sinking Creek.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinking Creek

What is the weather usually like in Sinking Creek?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°46°26°Jan50°28°Feb59°34°Mar69°42°Apr77°52°May83°60°Jun85°64°Jul85°62°Aug80°56°Sep70°44°Oct58°33°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun5.9"Jul4.2"Aug3.0"Sep2.8"Oct3.4"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Sinking Creek: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIZABETHTON, TN US (USC00402806), adjusted for the elevation of Sinking Creek.

Sinking Creek weather month by month

January
46° 26°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
50° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
69° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 52°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 64°F
5.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
85° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 44°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sinking Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:39 PM10 h 0 min
February7:15 AM6:11 PM10 h 56 min
March7:38 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:04 PM13 h 10 min
May6:20 AM8:30 PM14 h 9 min
June6:09 AM8:50 PM14 h 40 min
July6:22 AM8:48 PM14 h 26 min
August6:46 AM8:21 PM13 h 35 min
September7:10 AM7:38 PM12 h 27 min
October7:35 AM6:54 PM11 h 19 min
November7:05 AM5:22 PM10 h 17 min
December7:31 AM5:16 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Sinking Creek?

Sinking Creek 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 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sinking Creek is May–June 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 Sinking Creek

The closest live webcam is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 16.8 miles N of Sinking Creek.

Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS)unknown · 16.8 mi NOn Windy
Malcolm: I-81 - MM 1.0 - NBunknown · 19.4 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-381 - MM 1.8 - NBunknown · 21.0 mi NOn Windy
Spring Garden: I-81 - MM 3.3 - SBunknown · 21.2 mi NOn Windy
Briarwood: I-81 - MM 5.0 - NBunknown · 22.1 mi NOn Windy
Walnut Grove › East: Highway Fifty-EightWalnut Grove · 22.2 mi NOn Windy
Virginia Hills: I-81 - MM 6.9 - NBunknown · 22.8 mi NEOn Windy
Tusculum › South-west: Hensley Airpark Aviation CommunityTusculum · 22.8 mi SWOn Windy
Colonial Heights: I-81 - MM 7.8 - SBunknown · 23.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sinking Creek.

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Questions about Sinking Creek

Where is Sinking Creek, TN?

Sinking Creek is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, 0.6 miles NE of Central.

What county is Sinking Creek in?

Sinking Creek is in Carter County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Sinking Creek, TN?

The ZIP code for Sinking Creek is 37601.

What is the nearest town to Sinking Creek?

Central, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sinking Creek?

Yes. The closest is Cross: I-81 - MM 72.4 - NB (Tennessee DMS), 16.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sinking Creek?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sinking Creek?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Sinking Creek?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sinking Creek?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sinking Creek?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sinking Creek have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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