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Knoxville, TN vs West Plains, MO

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On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in West Plains. Knoxville averages 204 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Plains, Missouri gets 47.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Knoxville, Tennessee gets 50.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

West Plains averages 8.3 inches of snow per year. Knoxville averages 5.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

West Plains, Missouri
Summer High: the July high is around 88.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22.2
Rain: averages 47.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8.3 inches of snow a year

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

BestPlaces Comfort Index
West Plains

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for West Plains is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Missouri.

7.4 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in West Plains, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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.

Today's Weather - Knoxville, TN

11 PM PST

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Cloudy48° / 72° 0 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Cloudy51° / 71°N 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers56° / 79° 0 mph
Thursday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms55° / 73°N 0 to 5 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers49° / 75°NE 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightChance Rain Showers51° / 79°NE 0 to 5 mph
Sunday NightChance Rain Showers55° / 81°NE 0 to 5 mph
Today's Weather - West Plains, MO

11 PM PST

Patchy Fog

48°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPatchy Fog46° / 73°SE 2 mph
Tuesday NightRain Showers Likely54° / 66°E 6 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms53° / 72°E 2 to 6 mph
Thursday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms53° / 72°NE 6 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear44° / 74°NE 3 to 7 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear49° / 77°NE 5 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear52° / 78°E 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthKnoxville, TNWest Plains, MO
January47° / 28°45° / 22°
February52° / 31°50° / 26°
March61° / 37°59° / 34°
April70° / 45°69° / 44°
May78° / 54°76° / 53°
June85° / 63°84° / 61°
July88° / 68°89° / 66°
August88° / 66°89° / 64°
September82° / 59°81° / 56°
October71° / 47°70° / 44°
November60° / 37°58° / 35°
December50° / 30°46° / 25°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Knoxville / West Plains
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 021 / 2611 / 61 / 1
February0 / 016 / 2111 / 61 / 1
March0 / 010 / 1412 / 80 / 0
April0 / 02 / 411 / 80 / 0
May0 / 00 / 012 / 100 / 0
June6 / 40 / 011 / 80 / 0
July11 / 140 / 012 / 70 / 0
August10 / 140 / 09 / 60 / 0
September3 / 30 / 08 / 60 / 0
October0 / 02 / 49 / 70 / 0
November0 / 010 / 1210 / 80 / 0
December0 / 019 / 2412 / 81 / 1
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.

August is the hottest month for West Plains with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Missouri. In West Plains, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Plains are May, September and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Knoxville with an average of 27.9°. This is warmer than most places in Tennessee.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for West Plains with an average of 22.2°. This is warmer than most places in Missouri.

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

In West Plains, there are 35.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Missouri.

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 West Plains, there are 103.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Missouri.

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

In West Plains, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.

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 wettest month in West Plains with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.1 inches in West Plains means that it is one of the wettest places in Missouri.

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.

May is the rainiest month in West Plains with 9.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 87.7 rainy days annually in West Plains, which is one of the least rainy places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

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

An annual snowfall of 8.3 inches in West Plains means that it is less snowy than most places in Missouri.
January is the snowiest month in Knoxville with 2.4 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in West Plains with 2.6 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.

Reviews for Knoxville    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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