Sulphur, TN
Unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee
Sulphur is a small unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee. It is 6.2 miles NE of Livingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38580.
Sulphur at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Overton County
- ZIP code
- 38580
- Nearest town
- Livingston (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.3067, -85.3781
Weather in Sulphur now
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Sulphur weather by the hour
Sulphur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sulphur.
This week in Sulphur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sulphur
What is the weather usually like in Sulphur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 53.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,358 mm
- 2.3 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sulphur: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LIVINGSTON RADIO WLIV, TN US (USC00405332), adjusted for the elevation of Sulphur.
Sulphur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sulphur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:34 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 Sulphur?
Sulphur 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 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sulphur 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 Sulphur
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 13.6 miles SW of Sulphur.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sulphur.
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Questions about Sulphur
Where is Sulphur, TN?
Sulphur is an unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee, 6.2 miles NE of Livingston.
What county is Sulphur in?
Sulphur is in Overton County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Sulphur, TN?
The ZIP code for Sulphur is 38580.
What is the nearest town to Sulphur?
Livingston, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sulphur?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 13.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sulphur?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sulphur?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sulphur?
About 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sulphur?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sulphur?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sulphur have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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