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Bethpage, Tennessee
Post office in Bethpage
Post office in Bethpage
Bethpage, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Bethpage, Tennessee
Bethpage, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Sumner
Area
 • Total 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2)
 • Land 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
545 ft (166 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 313
 • Density 235.69/sq mi (90.98/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 615
GNIS feature ID 1277178

Bethpage is a small community in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of the larger county. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area that the government counts for population surveys.

Bethpage is located along U.S. Route 31E. This road runs northeast of a nearby town called Gallatin. In 2020, about 313 people lived in Bethpage. This was a small increase from 288 people in 2010. The community has its own Post Office and a ZIP code of 37022.

People Living in Bethpage

Bethpage is a small but growing community. The number of people living there has slowly increased.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 288
2020 313 8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Weather in Bethpage

Bethpage has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.

Temperature Changes

The temperature in Bethpage changes with the seasons.

  • Winter (December-February): The average high temperature is around 46-49°F (7-9°C). The average low is about 27-35°F (-3 to 1°C).
  • Spring (March-May): Temperatures become much warmer. Highs range from 59-77°F (15-25°C). Lows are between 35-53°F (1-12°C).
  • Summer (June-August): These are the hottest months. High temperatures are usually around 86-88°F (30-31°C). Lows are about 63-66°F (17-19°C).
  • Fall (September-November): The weather cools down. Highs are from 60-83°F (15-28°C). Lows are between 27-58°F (-3 to 14°C).

Rainfall in Bethpage

Bethpage receives a fair amount of rain.

  • The wettest months are usually March, May, and December.
  • The driest month is often August.
  • On average, Bethpage gets about 51.8 inches (131.6 cm) of rain each year.
Climate data for Bethpage, Tennessee
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 46
(8)
49
(9)
59
(15)
69
(21)
77
(25)
86
(30)
88
(31)
88
(31)
83
(28)
71
(22)
60
(16)
48
(9)
25
(−4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 27
(−3)
35
(2)
44
(7)
53
(12)
63
(17)
66
(19)
65
(18)
58
(14)
44
(7)
35
(2)
27
(−3)
45
(7)
36
(2)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.4
(110)
4.3
(110)
5.2
(130)
4.5
(110)
5.4
(140)
4
(100)
4.4
(110)
3.4
(86)
3.6
(91)
3.2
(81)
4.3
(110)
5
(130)
51.8
(1,320)
Source: Weatherbase
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