Oakland, Tennessee Weather
Oakland, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Oakland, Putnam County.
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About Oakland, Tennessee
Oakland sprawls across a gentle, rolling terrain where the Cumberland Plateau begins its stoic descent. It lies 2.8 miles north-north-west of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 341°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-north-west of Putnam. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields, often a deep, rich brown after a spring rain, giving way to dense stands of hardwood forest that cloak the hillsides in varying shades of green. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, slanting through the trees and illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air above the unpaved lanes that snake between farmsteads. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle that climbs untamed over weathered fences. A quietude reigns, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the occasional rumble of a pickup truck, a sound that seems to absorb into the very quiet of the place. The history of Oakland is tied to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people, many of whom trace their lineage back to the early settlers who sought opportunity in these Appalachian foothills. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Oakland, with families tending to the land, raising livestock and cultivating crops that have sustained them through changing times. While industry has made its presence felt in the broader region, Oakland itself retains a character defined by its agricultural roots and a close-knit community where neighbors still lend a hand. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this connection to the land and the simple, honest work it provides, fostering a pace of life that allows for thoughtful conversation and a genuine appreciation for the enduring beauty of the Tennessee landscape.
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| Location | Oakland, Putnam County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.200894°N, 85.518031°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37681, 37087, 38060 |
| Area Code | 615, 629, 901 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oakland, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oakland, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Oakland includes coordinates 36.200894°N, 85.518031°W, situated in Putnam County. ZIP code 37681, 37087, 38060. Telephone area code: 615, 629, 901. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
