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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Crossville ED & Research, TN Climate

Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →

54°F
Avg annual temp
48/100
Comfort score
62.6"
Annual precip
186d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Crossville ED & Research

Crossville ED & Research, Tennessee averages 54°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.

54°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
48/100
comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
62.6"
annual precipitation · 14" snow
186 days
frost-free growing season

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

63°F

Avg Low

44°F

Annual Precip

62.6"

Annual Snow

14.1"

Comfort Score

48/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

48/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

62.6"

Plus 14.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crossville ED & Research) 48.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Crossville ED & Research area.

How Crossville ED & Research compares to every U.S. city

Crossville ED & Research's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Crossville ED & Research

Methodology

Crossville ED & Research'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.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (5°C) 25°F (-4°C) 33°F (1°C)
February 45°F (7°C) 28°F (-2°C) 37°F (3°C)
March 54°F (12°C) 35°F (2°C) 44°F (7°C)
April 64°F (18°C) 44°F (6°C) 54°F (12°C)
May 72°F (22°C) 52°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 79°F (26°C) 60°F (15°C) 69°F (21°C)
July 82°F (28°C) 63°F (17°C) 73°F (23°C)
August 81°F (27°C) 62°F (17°C) 71°F (22°C)
September 76°F (24°C) 55°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
October 66°F (19°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 54°F (12°C) 35°F (1°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 45°F (7°C) 29°F (-2°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 5.5"

Snow: 3.5"

15.2 days with precipitation

February 5.7"

Snow: 4.4"

13.2 days with precipitation

March 6.1"

Snow: 2.7"

14.3 days with precipitation

April 6.1"

Snow: 0.2"

13.1 days with precipitation

May 5.3"

13.6 days with precipitation

June 5.3"

13.3 days with precipitation

July 5.3"

12.8 days with precipitation

August 4.1"

10.9 days with precipitation

September 4.3"

9.6 days with precipitation

October 3.7"

9.8 days with precipitation

November 4.7"

Snow: 0.2"

11.4 days with precipitation

December 6.5"

Snow: 3.1"

14.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 22

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 19

50% probability date

Growing Season

186 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,825

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

731

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Crossville ED & Research's climate means for you

Crossville ED & Research runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 186 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 4,825 heating and 731 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: Crossville ED & Research, TN

Based on station USC00402202 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Crossville ED & Research, Tennessee averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.

Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Crossville ED & Research should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 62.6 inches, with 14.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 186 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 22. And on the energy front, 4,825 heating degree days and 731 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crossville ED & Research scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Crossville ED & Research, TN?
The average annual temperature in Crossville ED & Research, Tennessee is 54°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Crossville ED & Research get?
Crossville ED & Research receives 62.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 14.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crossville ED & Research?
Crossville ED & Research has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Crossville ED & Research?
Crossville ED & Research has approximately 186 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crossville ED & Research?
Crossville ED & Research has 4,825 heating degree days and 731 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 Crossville ED & Research climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00402202 near Crossville ED & Research.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00402202. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.