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Providence, RI vs Knoxville, TN

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Highlights

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Knoxville. Providence averages 200 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Knoxville, Tennessee gets 50.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Providence, Rhode Island gets 49.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Knoxville averages 5.8 inches of snow per year. Providence averages 36.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Knoxville, Tennessee
Summer High:
the July high is around 88.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27.9
Rain: averages 50.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5.8 inches of snow a year

Providence, Rhode Island
Summer High:
the July high is around 82.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.9
Rain: averages 49.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36.2 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Knoxville

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Knoxville is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Tennessee.

7.4 / 10
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Knoxville, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Providence

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Providence is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

7 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Providence, while January and February are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Providence, RI

3 PM PST

Patchy Frost

50°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightPatchy Frost32° / 59°SW 2 to 12 mph
Friday NightClear35° / 63°SW 3 to 8 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers43° / 62°SW 6 to 9 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers50° / 70°SW 7 to 12 mph
Monday NightChance Rain Showers49° / 65°SE 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightChance Rain Showers51° / 70°SW 9 to 13 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers51° / 67°SW 8 to 12 mph

Today's Weather - Knoxville, TN

3 PM PST

Sunny

75°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny75° / 51°NW 5 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers75° / 61°SE 5 to 10 mph
SaturdayMostly Cloudy79° / 59°S 5 to 15 mph
SundaySunny84° / 59°S 5 to 10 mph
MondaySunny85° / 63°S 5 to 15 mph
TuesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely80° / 60°SW 5 to 15 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms83° / 61°SW 5 to 10 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthProvidence, RIKnoxville, TN
January37° / 19°47° / 28°
February40° / 22°52° / 31°
March48° / 29°61° / 37°
April58° / 38°70° / 45°
May69° / 47°78° / 54°
June77° / 57°85° / 63°
July83° / 63°88° / 68°
August81° / 62°88° / 66°
September74° / 54°82° / 59°
October63° / 43°71° / 47°
November53° / 34°60° / 37°
December42° / 25°50° / 30°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Providence / Knoxville
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 2111 / 115 / 1
February0 / 025 / 1610 / 114 / 1
March0 / 020 / 1012 / 123 / 0
April0 / 06 / 212 / 110 / 0
May0 / 01 / 012 / 120 / 0
June2 / 60 / 011 / 110 / 0
July4 / 110 / 010 / 120 / 0
August2 / 100 / 09 / 90 / 0
September1 / 30 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 03 / 210 / 90 / 0
November0 / 013 / 1010 / 101 / 0
December0 / 025 / 1911 / 123 / 1
July is the hottest month for Providence with an average high temperature of 82.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Rhode Island. In Providence, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Providence are June, August and September.

July is the hottest month for Knoxville with an average high temperature of 88.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Tennessee. In Knoxville, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Knoxville are May, September and October.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Providence with an average of 18.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Knoxville with an average of 27.9°. This is warmer than most places in Tennessee.



In Providence, there are 8.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Rhode Island.

In Knoxville, there are 29.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Tennessee.



In Providence, there are 119.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Rhode Island.

In Knoxville, there are 78.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Tennessee.



In Providence, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Rhode Island.

In Knoxville, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Tennessee.



March is the wettest month in Providence with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.3 inches in Providence means that it is drier than most places in Rhode Island.


July is the wettest month in Knoxville with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.3 inches in Knoxville means that it is drier than most places in Tennessee.


May is the rainiest month in Providence with 12.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 127.1 rainy days annually in Providence, which is rainier than most places in Rhode Island. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

March is the rainiest month in Knoxville with 12.0 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 127.3 rainy days annually in Knoxville, which is rainier than most places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 36.2 inches in Providence means that it is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

An annual snowfall of 5.8 inches in Knoxville means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee.



January is the snowiest month in Providence with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Knoxville with 2.4 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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