Sykes, TN
Unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee
Sykes is a small unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee. It is 2.5 miles NE of Hickman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38547.
Sykes at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Smith County
- ZIP code
- 38547
- Nearest town
- Hickman (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.1233, -85.9778
Weather in Sykes now
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Sykes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sykes.
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What is the weather usually like in Sykes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
- 1.5 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sykes: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARTHAGE, TN US (USC00401480), adjusted for the elevation of Sykes.
Sykes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sykes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sykes?
Sykes 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sykes 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 Sykes
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.4 miles E of Sykes.
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Questions about Sykes
Where is Sykes, TN?
Sykes is an unincorporated community in Smith County, Tennessee, 2.5 miles NE of Hickman.
What county is Sykes in?
Sykes is in Smith County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Sykes, TN?
The ZIP code for Sykes is 38547.
What is the nearest town to Sykes?
Hickman, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sykes?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sykes?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sykes?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sykes?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sykes?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sykes?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sykes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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