Wilkes, TN
Historical community (former settlement) in Williamson County, Tennessee
Wilkes is a historical community (former settlement) in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is 2.6 miles NE of Thompson's Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37179.
Wilkes at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Williamson County
- ZIP code
- 37179
- Nearest town
- Thompson's Station (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7783, -86.9292
Weather in Wilkes now
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Wilkes weather by the hour
Wilkes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilkes.
This week in Wilkes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilkes
What is the weather usually like in Wilkes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 56.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,421 mm
- 3.5 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilkes: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOMPSON STN, TN US (USC00408953), adjusted for the elevation of Wilkes.
Wilkes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilkes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wilkes?
Wilkes 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 56.0 inches (1,421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wilkes 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 Wilkes
The closest live webcam is Franklin › North-east: Franklin City Hall, 10.7 miles N of Wilkes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wilkes.
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Questions about Wilkes
Where is Wilkes, TN?
Wilkes is a historical community (former settlement) in Williamson County, Tennessee, 2.6 miles NE of Thompson's Station.
What county is Wilkes in?
Wilkes is in Williamson County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Wilkes, TN?
The ZIP code for Wilkes is 37179.
What is the nearest town to Wilkes?
Thompson's Station, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wilkes?
Yes. The closest is Franklin › North-east: Franklin City Hall, 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wilkes?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilkes?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Wilkes?
About 56.0 inches (1,421 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wilkes?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilkes?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilkes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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