Wilder, TN
Unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee
Wilder is a small unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee. It is 5.3 miles E of Grimsley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38589.
Wilder at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Fentress County
- ZIP code
- 38589
- Nearest town
- Grimsley (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2661, -85.0906
Weather in Wilder now
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Wilder weather by the hour
Wilder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilder.
This week in Wilder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilder
What is the weather usually like in Wilder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 64.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,634 mm
- 16.0 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilder: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTEREY, TN US (USC00406170), adjusted for the elevation of Wilder.
Wilder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wilder?
Wilder has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 64.3 inches (1,634 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wilder 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 Wilder
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.5 miles W of Wilder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wilder.
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Questions about Wilder
Where is Wilder, TN?
Wilder is an unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee, 5.3 miles E of Grimsley.
What county is Wilder in?
Wilder is in Fentress County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Wilder, TN?
The ZIP code for Wilder is 38589.
What is the nearest town to Wilder?
Grimsley, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wilder?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 25.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wilder?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilder?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Wilder?
About 64.3 inches (1,634 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wilder?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilder?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilder have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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