Knoxville, TN is located in the state of Tennessee and has a humid, subtropical climate. The city experiences hot summers with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as mild winters that rarely see temperatures below freezing. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, and Knoxville sees an average of 50 inches annually. Snowfall is light, with an average of around 7 inches per year. Spring and fall are generally mild, making them popular times to visit the city for tourists and locals alike.
Knoxville, Tennessee gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Knoxville averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Knoxville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Knoxville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year