Polk County is located in the southeastern part of Tennessee, near the North Carolina border. As such, the climate is much warmer than other parts of the state, with average temperatures ranging from mild winters to hot summers. The average high temperature during summer months often reaches into the 80s and 90s Fahrenheit, while lows often dip into the mid-60s. During winter months, snowfall is infrequent but does occur with a few inches every year. Rainfall tends to be regular throughout all seasons with an annual total of around 40 inches. In general, Polk County has a warm and humid climate that makes it a great place to live for those who enjoy sunny days and temperate weather.
Polk County, Tennessee gets 57 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Polk County averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Polk County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Polk County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 27
Rain: averages 57 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year