Oak Ridge, TN weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Oak Ridge now

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Oak Ridge weather by the hour

Oak Ridge weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oak Ridge.

This week in Oak Ridge

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oak Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Oak Ridge?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°58°75°92°47°29°Jan52°32°Feb61°39°Mar71°47°Apr78°56°May84°64°Jun87°68°Jul87°67°Aug81°61°Sep71°49°Oct59°38°Nov49°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.9"Feb5.6"Mar5.6"Apr4.5"May4.8"Jun5.9"Jul3.7"Aug4.1"Sep3.3"Oct5.0"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Oak Ridge: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OAK RIDGE ATDD, TN US (USW00003841), adjusted for the elevation of Oak Ridge.

Oak Ridge weather month by month

January
47° 29°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
February
52° 32°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
61° 39°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
71° 47°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 56°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 68°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
87° 67°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 38°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
49° 33°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Oak Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:47 PM10 h 2 min
February7:22 AM6:19 PM10 h 57 min
March7:46 AM7:45 PM11 h 59 min
April7:02 AM8:11 PM13 h 9 min
May6:29 AM8:37 PM14 h 7 min
June6:18 AM8:56 PM14 h 38 min
July6:30 AM8:55 PM14 h 24 min
August6:54 AM8:28 PM13 h 33 min
September7:18 AM7:45 PM12 h 27 min
October7:42 AM7:02 PM11 h 19 min
November7:12 AM5:31 PM10 h 18 min
December7:38 AM5:25 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Oak Ridge?

Oak Ridge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).

It gets about 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Oak Ridge is April–May and September–October. At 850 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 Oak Ridge

What is the hottest month in Oak Ridge?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Oak Ridge?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Oak Ridge?

About 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Oak Ridge?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Oak Ridge?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Oak Ridge have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Oak Ridge in November?

Highs average 59°F and lows 38°F, with about 5.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Oak Ridge?

Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Oak Ridge weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Oak Ridge.

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