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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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7°C36.9°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| February | 5°C41°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| March | 9.6°C49.3°F | 123 mm4.8″ | — |
| April | 14.3°C57.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 19.1°C66.4°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| October | 15.1°C59.2°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 9.3°C48.7°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| December | 4.7°C40.5°F | 106 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.