Zip 37902 (Knoxville, TN) Climate

Knoxville, TN is located in the Appalachian mountain region of the southeastern United States, and has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are usually sunny and hot with occasional thunderstorms during the afternoon hours, while winters tend to be mild with occasional cold spells. The area experiences abundant precipitation throughout the year, averaging over 50 inches annually. Snowfall is generally light but can increase during winter months when temperatures drop substantially. Knoxville enjoys all four distinct seasons and many outdoor activities are available year-round due to its temperate climate.

Knoxville (zip 37902), Tennessee gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Knoxville (zip 37902) 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 (zip 37902). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Knoxville (zip 37902) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 37902 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

7.1 Summer - 6.1 Winter

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the 37902 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Knoxville, Tennessee	United States
	48.5 in.	38.1 in.
	6.0 in.	27.8 in.
	125.7 days	106.2 days
	204 days	205 days
	88.4°	85.8°
	27.4°	21.7°
	7.3	7
	4.6	4.3
	889 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 the 37902 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Tennessee. In the 37902 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 37902 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 37902 zip code, there are 32.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 37902 zip code with an average of 27.4°. This is warmer than most places in Tennessee.

In the 37902 zip code, there are 81.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Tennessee.

In the 37902 zip code, there are 0.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

Humidity in the 37902 zip code 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.

July is the wettest month in the 37902 zip code with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 27% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.5 inches in the 37902 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Tennessee.

March is the rainiest month in the 37902 zip code with 11.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 125.7 rainy days annually in the 37902 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 6.0 inches in the 37902 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee. January is the snowiest month in the 37902 zip code with 2.6 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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david · Knoxville, TN

knoxville downtown very walkable and friendly

Over 6 years ago

Knoxville downtown is very walkable with all the necessary services within footsteps . police protection is excellent and residents are friendly. restraunts, theatres , More

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