Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Lone Oak, Tennessee Climate Summary Location Fentress County, Tennessee Climate Zone Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Average Annual Temperature 56.5°F (13.6°C) Average Annual Precipitation 48.3 inches (1227 mm) Average Annual Snowfall 12.2 inches (31 cm) Temperature Extremes • Highest Recorded Temperature: 105°F (40.6°C) • Lowest Recorded Temperature: -20°F (-28.9°C) Seasonal Climate Spring (March-May) • Average Temperature: 50-65°F (10-18°C) • Average Precipitation: 11.5 inches (292 mm) • Occasional thunderstorms and severe weather
Summer (June-August) • Average Temperature: 70-85°F (21-29°C) • Average Precipitation: 12.5 inches (318 mm) • High humidity and occasional heat waves
Fall (September-November) • Average Temperature: 55-70°F (13-21°C) • Average Precipitation: 10.5 inches (267 mm) • Crisp air and changing foliage
Winter (December-February) • Average Temperature: 35-50°F (2-10°C) • Average Precipitation: 13.8 inches (351 mm) • Snowfall typically occurs in January and February
Precipitation • Lone Oak receives an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, which is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. • The wettest month is May, with an average of 5.1 inches of precipitation. • The driest month is October, with an average of 2.8 inches of precipitation. Wind • Prevailing wind direction is from the southwest. • Average wind speed is 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h). Sunshine • Lone Oak receives an average of 2,150 hours of sunshine annually. • The sunniest month is July, with an average of 270 hours of sunshine. • The cloudiest month is December, with an average of 140 hours of sunshine. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Lone Oak is home to the Lone Oak Barrens, a unique ecosystem characterized by open grasslands and scattered oak trees. • The area is a hotspot for birdwatching, with over 150 species recorded, including the endangered Bachman's sparrow. Science • In the 1960s, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory established a research facility in Lone Oak to study the effects of radiation on the environment. • Today, the facility is used for environmental research and monitoring. Personalities • Dr. Alexander Holladay, a prominent physician and abolitionist, founded Lone Oak in 1830. • The town was named after a lone oak tree that stood on the site of the original settlement. • Lone Oak is the birthplace of country music legend Carl Smith, known for hits like \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Pickett State Park: A scenic park with hiking trails, waterfalls, camping, and fishing opportunities. 2.Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area: A vast wilderness area with hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, and opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and camping. 3.Fall Creek Falls State Park: A popular park with a stunning waterfall, hiking trails, camping, and other outdoor activities. |
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