Climate normals · 1970–2000
Knoxville Climate
Knoxville is a city in United States (TN) with a population of about 190,740. Its average annual temperature is 14.5°C (58°F), with roughly 1203 mm of rain per year.
14.5°C
Avg Temp
1203
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Knoxville Climate
Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F) and receives about 1203 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.5°C
Avg Temp
1203
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 101 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 97 mm |
| March | 10° / 49° | 124 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 96 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 111 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 103 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 120 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 95 mm |
| September | 21° / 71° | 83 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 72 mm |
| November | 9° / 49° | 94 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 107 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Knoxville
The most comfortable months to visit Knoxville are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Knoxville are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Knoxville, United States has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C and about 1203 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Knoxville average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.