Surprise, TN
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Tennessee
Surprise is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Tennessee. It is 9.5 miles E of Sweetwater, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37880.
Surprise at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 37880
- Nearest town
- Sweetwater (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6461, -84.6339
Weather in Surprise now
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Surprise weather by the hour
Surprise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise.
This week in Surprise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise
What is the weather usually like in Surprise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 57.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,463 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DECATUR 7NE, TN US (USC00402388), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise.
Surprise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:33 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Surprise?
Surprise has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Surprise 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 Surprise
The closest live webcam is Maryville › North, 38.9 miles E of Surprise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Surprise.
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Questions about Surprise
Where is Surprise, TN?
Surprise is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Tennessee, 9.5 miles E of Sweetwater.
What county is Surprise in?
Surprise is in Monroe County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise, TN?
The ZIP code for Surprise is 37880.
What is the nearest town to Surprise?
Sweetwater, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Surprise?
Yes. The closest is Maryville › North, 38.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Surprise?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise?
About 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Surprise?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Surprise?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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