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Climate of Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Point-value climate at Knoxville (Tennessee, United States of America). Population approximately 655,400.

Located in Tennessee, United States of America, Knoxville has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 655,400. Monthly average temperatures range from 2.7°C / 36.9°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 72 mm / 2.8 in (October) to 123 mm / 4.8 in (March) — about 1201 mm / 47.3 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Knoxville's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.

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MonthTemperatureRainfallMatches
January2.7°C36.9°F101 mm4″
February5°C41°F97 mm3.8″
March9.6°C49.3°F123 mm4.8″
April14.3°C57.7°F96 mm3.8″
May19.1°C66.4°F111 mm4.4″
June23.4°C74.1°F103 mm4.1″
July25.4°C77.7°F119 mm4.7″
August24.8°C76.6°F96 mm3.8″
September21.5°C70.7°F83 mm3.3″
October15.1°C59.2°F72 mm2.8″
November9.3°C48.7°F94 mm3.7″
December4.7°C40.5°F106 mm4.2″

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Knoxville?

Knoxville does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Knoxville's warmest month is July at an average of 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and its driest month is October with about 72 mm / 2.8 in of rain.

What is the climate of Knoxville?

Knoxville, in Tennessee, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.7°C / 36.9°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1201 mm / 47.3 in, with the wettest month being March (123 mm / 4.8 in) and the driest October (72 mm / 2.8 in).

What is the average temperature in Knoxville in July?

The average temperature in Knoxville in July is 25.4°C / 77.7°F, with rainfall of about 119 mm / 4.7 in — the warmest month of the year.

When is the driest month in Knoxville?

The driest month in Knoxville is October, with about 72 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.1°C / 59.2°F.

When is the wettest month in Knoxville?

The wettest month in Knoxville is March, with approximately 123 mm / 4.8 in of average monthly rainfall.