Tench, TN
Unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee
Tench is a small unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee. It is 3.2 miles NE of Allardt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38556.
Tench at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Fentress County
- ZIP code
- 38556
- Nearest town
- Allardt (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.3458, -84.9181
Weather in Tench now
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Tench weather by the hour
Tench weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tench.
This week in Tench
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tench
What is the weather usually like in Tench?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 59.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,520 mm
- 13.2 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tench: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALLARDT, TN US (USC00400081), adjusted for the elevation of Tench.
Tench weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tench through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:32 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tench?
Tench has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tench 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 Tench
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 36.4 miles W of Tench.
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Questions about Tench
Where is Tench, TN?
Tench is an unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee, 3.2 miles NE of Allardt.
What county is Tench in?
Tench is in Fentress County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Tench, TN?
The ZIP code for Tench is 38556.
What is the nearest town to Tench?
Allardt, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tench?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 36.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tench?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Tench?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Tench?
About 59.8 inches (1,520 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Tench?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tench?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tench have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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