Medon, TN Climate


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Medon, TN is located in the southeastern part of the state and enjoys a moderate climate throughout the year. The summers are warm with temperatures usually reaching into the high 80s, while winters are mild with temperatures generally staying above freezing. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with occasional thunderstorms during the summer months. Spring and autumn are pleasant times to visit Medon as it offers mild temperatures and sunny days. Overall, Medon has a temperate climate that makes it an enjoyable place to live or visit all year round.

Medon, Tennessee gets 57 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Medon averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Medon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Medon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 57 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Medon is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Tennessee.

6 Summer - 6.3 Winter
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Medon, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMedon, TennesseeUnited States
  56.6 in.38.1 in.
  3.6 in.27.8 in.
  112.5 days106.2 days
  216 days205 days
  90.1°85.8°
  26.9°21.7°
  7.17
  4.74.3
  466 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Medon with an average high temperature of 90.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Tennessee. In Medon, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Medon are May, October and September.
In Medon, there are 47.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Tennessee.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Medon with an average of 26.9°. This is warmer than most places in Tennessee.
In Medon, there are 80.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Tennessee.
In Medon, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Tennessee.
Humidity in Medon can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
May is the wettest month in Medon with 6.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 56.6 inches in Medon means that it is wetter than most places in Tennessee.
December is the rainiest month in Medon with 10.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 112.5 rainy days annually in Medon, which is about average compared to other places in Tennessee. 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.
An annual snowfall of 3.6 inches in Medon means that it is about average compared to other places in Tennessee. January is the snowiest month in Medon with 1.6 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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