Sweetgum, TN
Unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Tennessee
Sweetgum is a small unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It is 4.6 miles SW of Spencer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38559.
Sweetgum at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Van Buren County
- ZIP code
- 38559
- Nearest town
- Spencer (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7933, -85.4092
Weather in Sweetgum now
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Sweetgum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetgum.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweetgum
What is the weather usually like in Sweetgum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 58.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,491 mm
- 5.0 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweetgum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA WASTEWATER PLANT, TN US (USC00408522), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetgum.
Sweetgum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweetgum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sweetgum?
Sweetgum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sweetgum 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 Sweetgum
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.3 miles N of Sweetgum.
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Questions about Sweetgum
Where is Sweetgum, TN?
Sweetgum is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Tennessee, 4.6 miles SW of Spencer.
What county is Sweetgum in?
Sweetgum is in Van Buren County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetgum, TN?
The ZIP code for Sweetgum is 38559.
What is the nearest town to Sweetgum?
Spencer, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweetgum?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweetgum?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweetgum?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sweetgum?
About 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sweetgum?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweetgum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweetgum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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