Watkins, TN
Unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Tennessee
Watkins is a small unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It is 3.0 miles NE of Smithville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37166.
Watkins at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- DeKalb County
- ZIP code
- 37166
- Nearest town
- Smithville (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.9239, -85.8550
Weather in Watkins now
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Watkins weather by the hour
Watkins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watkins.
This week in Watkins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watkins
What is the weather usually like in Watkins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,447 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watkins: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITHVILLE 2 SE, TN US (USC00408405), adjusted for the elevation of Watkins.
Watkins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watkins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watkins?
Watkins 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watkins 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 Watkins
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 24.2 miles NE of Watkins.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watkins.
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Questions about Watkins
Where is Watkins, TN?
Watkins is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Tennessee, 3.0 miles NE of Smithville.
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, TN?
The ZIP code for Watkins is 37166.
What is the nearest town to Watkins?
Smithville, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watkins?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 24.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watkins?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Watkins?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Watkins?
About 57.0 inches (1,447 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Watkins?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watkins?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watkins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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