Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Sandy, TN Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 51.8"
- Annual precip
- 204d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Sandy
Big Sandy, Tennessee averages 59°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 51.8"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 204 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
51.8"
Annual Snow
4.1"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Plus 4.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Sandy) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Big Sandy area.
How Big Sandy compares to every U.S. city
Big Sandy's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Big Sandy
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Big Sandy captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 1.8" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7" | 1.0" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6" | 0.4" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1" | 0.3" | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2" | 0.6" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 1.8"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 4.7"
Snow: 1.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
Snow: 0.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
Snow: 0.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
Snow: 0.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
204 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,658
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,618
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Big Sandy's climate means for you
Big Sandy runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 204 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,658 heating and 1,618 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Big Sandy, TN
Big Sandy, Tennessee runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 49°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00400705, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Big Sandy sees about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 4.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 204 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 29. On the energy side, 3,658 heating degree days and 1,618 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Big Sandy scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Big Sandy, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Sandy, Tennessee is 59°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Big Sandy get? ▼
Big Sandy receives 51.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Sandy? ▼
Big Sandy has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Big Sandy? ▼
Big Sandy has approximately 204 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Sandy? ▼
Big Sandy has 3,658 heating degree days and 1,618 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Big Sandy climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00400705 near Big Sandy.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00400705. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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