West Forest, TN
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee
West Forest is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee. It is 3.8 miles NW of Karns, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37909.
West Forest at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 37909
- Nearest town
- Karns (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9472, -84.0517
Weather in West Forest now
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West Forest weather by the hour
West Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Forest.
This week in West Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Forest
What is the weather usually like in West Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,417 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Forest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KNOXVILLE EXP STN, TN US (USC00404946), adjusted for the elevation of West Forest.
West Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Forest?
West Forest 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 (-3°C).
It gets about 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit West Forest 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 West Forest
The closest live webcam is Maryville › North, 15.7 miles S of West Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Forest.
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Questions about West Forest
Where is West Forest, TN?
West Forest is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee, 3.8 miles NW of Karns.
What county is West Forest in?
West Forest is in Knox County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of West Forest, TN?
The ZIP code for West Forest is 37909.
What is the nearest town to West Forest?
Karns, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Forest?
Yes. The closest is Maryville › North, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Forest?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Forest?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in West Forest?
About 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in West Forest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Forest?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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