Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dickson, TN Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 54.1"
- Annual precip
- 195d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dickson
Dickson, Tennessee averages 58°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 54.1"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 195 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
58°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
54.1"
Annual Snow
2.5"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.1"
Plus 2.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dickson) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dickson area.
How Dickson compares to every U.S. city
Dickson'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 Dickson
MethodologyDickson'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 | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3" | 0.8" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9" | 0.6" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4" | 0.5" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 0.6" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.3"
Snow: 0.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 4.9"
Snow: 0.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 5.4"
Snow: 0.5"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
8.0 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 5.1"
Snow: 0.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
195 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,826
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,327
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dickson's climate means for you
Dickson runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 195 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,826 heating and 1,327 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: Dickson, TN
Based on station USC00402489 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Dickson, Tennessee averages 58°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 47°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dickson receives roughly 54.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 2.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 195 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 25. For energy use, 3,826 heating degree days and 1,327 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dickson scores 73/100 (Good), 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 Dickson, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dickson, Tennessee is 58°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Dickson get? ▼
Dickson receives 54.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dickson? ▼
Dickson 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 Dickson? ▼
Dickson has approximately 195 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dickson? ▼
Dickson has 3,826 heating degree days and 1,327 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 Dickson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00402489 near Dickson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00402489. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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