Zip 37821 (Newport, TN) Climate

Newport, TN is located in the Appalachian region of East Tennessee and enjoys a mild climate with long summers and short winters. The average temperature during the summer months is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit while temperatures during winter range between 40 to 50 degrees. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with an annual average of about 59 inches of rain and snowfall combined. Snowfall is relatively light compared to other parts of Tennessee, typically reaching only 8 inches annually. The area has moderate humidity levels due to its close proximity to several large bodies of water including Douglas Lake, French Broad River and Cosby Creek.

Newport (zip 37821), Tennessee gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Newport (zip 37821) averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Newport (zip 37821). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Newport (zip 37821) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 37821 zip code is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Tennessee.

7.8 Summer - 6.2 Winter

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the 37821 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Newport, Tennessee	United States
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 37821 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Tennessee. In the 37821 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 37821 zip code are May, September and June.

In the 37821 zip code, there are 21.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Tennessee.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 37821 zip code with an average of 25.9°. This is colder than most places in Tennessee.

In the 37821 zip code, there are 92.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

In the 37821 zip code, there are 0.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in the 37821 zip code during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in the 37821 zip code.

July is the wettest month in the 37821 zip code with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.5 inches in the 37821 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Tennessee.

March is the rainiest month in the 37821 zip code with 11.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 124.7 rainy days annually in the 37821 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 4.4 inches in the 37821 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee. January is the snowiest month in the 37821 zip code with 1.4 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Katie · Cheyenne, WY

My Hometown

Over 4 years ago

Pros: Low cost of living Near the Great Smoky Mountains and outdoor activities The Parrotsville, Cosby, and Del Rio areas are beautiful Close proximity to larger More

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Dean · Huntington Beach, CA

Looks great

Over 7 years ago

But why the high crime rate? Looks like a nice More

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Turkey · Newport, TN

great place

Over 8 years ago

if you don't like living here then move to Chicago or New York , then you will be wanting back in these hills. More