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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Knoxville — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January3° / 37°101 mm
February5° / 41°97 mm
March10° / 49°124 mm
April14° / 58°96 mm
May19° / 66°111 mm
June23° / 74°103 mm
July25° / 77°120 mm
August25° / 76°95 mm
September21° / 71°83 mm
October15° / 59°72 mm
November9° / 49°94 mm
December5° / 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.