Knoxville, TN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Knoxville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knoxville.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knoxville
What is the weather usually like in Knoxville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 55.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,417 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knoxville: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KNOXVILLE EXP STN, TN US (USC00404946), adjusted for the elevation of Knoxville.
Knoxville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knoxville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Knoxville?
Knoxville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Knoxville is April–May and September–October. At 886 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Knoxville
What is the hottest month in Knoxville?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Knoxville?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Knoxville?
About 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Knoxville?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Knoxville?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knoxville have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Knoxville in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 35°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Knoxville?
Around 7:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Knoxville weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Knoxville.
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