Sunshine, TN

Unincorporated community in Blount County, Tennessee

Sunshine is a small unincorporated community in Blount County, Tennessee. It is 2.3 miles E of Townsend, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37886.

Sunshine at a glance

State
Tennessee
County
Blount County
ZIP code
37886
Nearest town
Townsend (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.6833, -83.7936

Weather in Sunshine now

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Sunshine weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunshine

What is the weather usually like in Sunshine?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°54°71°87°47°26°Jan51°29°Feb59°35°Mar69°43°Apr74°51°May79°59°Jun82°63°Jul81°61°Aug77°56°Sep68°44°Oct59°34°Nov50°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan4.9"Feb5.3"Mar5.2"Apr5.1"May5.5"Jun6.1"Jul4.4"Aug4.9"Sep3.3"Oct4.4"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Sunshine: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOWNSEND 5S, TN US (USC00409065), adjusted for the elevation of Sunshine.

Sunshine weather month by month

January
47° 26°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
51° 29°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
March
59° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
April
69° 43°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 51°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 59°F
5.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
82° 63°F
6.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
81° 61°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
77° 56°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 44°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 34°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
50° 29°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:46 PM10 h 3 min
February7:20 AM6:18 PM10 h 58 min
March7:44 AM7:43 PM11 h 59 min
April7:00 AM8:09 PM13 h 9 min
May6:28 AM8:34 PM14 h 6 min
June6:17 AM8:54 PM14 h 36 min
July6:29 AM8:52 PM14 h 23 min
August6:53 AM8:26 PM13 h 33 min
September7:16 AM7:43 PM12 h 27 min
October7:40 AM7:01 PM11 h 20 min
November7:09 AM5:29 PM10 h 19 min
December7:36 AM5:24 PM9 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunshine?

Sunshine has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sunshine is May–June and August–September. 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 Sunshine

The closest live webcam is Maryville › North, 9.4 miles W of Sunshine.

Maryville › NorthMaryville · 9.4 mi WOn Windy
Pigeon Forge › West: WonderworksPigeon Forge · 15.5 mi NEOn Windy
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Clyde › North-eastClyde · 41.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunshine.

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Questions about Sunshine

Where is Sunshine, TN?

Sunshine is an unincorporated community in Blount County, Tennessee, 2.3 miles E of Townsend.

What county is Sunshine in?

Sunshine is in Blount County, Tennessee.

What is the ZIP code of Sunshine, TN?

The ZIP code for Sunshine is 37886.

What is the nearest town to Sunshine?

Townsend, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunshine?

Yes. The closest is Maryville › North, 9.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunshine?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunshine?

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

How much does it rain in Sunshine?

About 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sunshine?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sunshine?

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

What climate does Sunshine have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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