The Knoxville, TN Metro Area has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are long and hot, with temperatures often reaching into the mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius). Winters are mild, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant, with temperatures ranging between the upper 40s to lower 80s Fahrenheit (low 10s to mid 20s Celsius). Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, though it is most common during the winter months. Snowfall is also possible during the winter months as well.
Knoxville Metro Area, Tennessee gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Knoxville Metro Area averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Knoxville Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Knoxville Metro Area 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year