Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chattanooga Lovell, TN Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 55.0"
- Annual precip
- 230d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chattanooga Lovell
Chattanooga Lovell, Tennessee averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 55.0"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 230 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
55.0"
Annual Snow
3.6"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Plus 3.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chattanooga Lovell) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Chattanooga Lovell area.
How Chattanooga Lovell compares to every U.S. city
Chattanooga Lovell's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chattanooga Lovell
MethodologyChattanooga Lovell's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0" | 1.0" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0" | 1.2" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3" | 1.1" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3" | 0.3" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.0"
Snow: 1.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 5.0"
Snow: 1.2"
11.1 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
Snow: 1.1"
11.4 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 5.1"
11.9 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 5.3"
Snow: 0.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
230 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,029
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,921
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 5.7 | 34% | 33% |
| February | 62% | 6.4 | 34% | 33% |
| March | 61% | 6.3 | 36% | 27% |
| April | 66% | 5.3 | 31% | 20% |
| May | 70% | 4.6 | 35% | 16% |
| June | 71% | 4.3 | 37% | 13% |
| July | 71% | 3.9 | 35% | 12% |
| August | 71% | 3.8 | 32% | 12% |
| September | 71% | 4.1 | 40% | 16% |
| October | 70% | 4.2 | 41% | 23% |
| November | 70% | 4.8 | 43% | 29% |
| December | 71% | 5.4 | 31% | 39% |
Nearby Cities
What Chattanooga Lovell's climate means for you
Chattanooga Lovell runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 230 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,029 heating and 1,921 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: Chattanooga Lovell, TN
In Chattanooga Lovell, Tennessee, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00013882, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Chattanooga Lovell averages 55.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 3.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 230 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 24 and the first fall freeze near November 9. As for energy demand, 3,029 heating degree days and 1,921 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chattanooga Lovell scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Chattanooga Lovell, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chattanooga Lovell, Tennessee is 62°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Chattanooga Lovell get? ▼
Chattanooga Lovell receives 55.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chattanooga Lovell? ▼
Chattanooga Lovell has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chattanooga Lovell? ▼
Chattanooga Lovell has approximately 230 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 24 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chattanooga Lovell? ▼
Chattanooga Lovell has 3,029 heating degree days and 1,921 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Chattanooga Lovell climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013882 near Chattanooga Lovell.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013882. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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