Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony (historical) Weather Today

Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony (Historical) is a former agricultural settlement in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. It was established in 1932 as part of a New Deal initiative to help displaced and impoverished Appalachian families. The colony was famous for its self-reliant, cooperative farming practices and its commitment to providing a subsistence-level lifestyle for its residents. The climate in Cumberland Mountain Farm Colony is mild and humid with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. Average temperatures range from the mid-30s to the mid-90s, with the highest temperatures in July and August and the lowest temperatures in January and February. Average rainfall varies from 30 to 40 inches per year. The area is prone to severe thunderstorms and occasional snowfall in the winter months.