Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dresden, TN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 53.6"
- Annual precip
- 212d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dresden
Dresden, Tennessee averages 59°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 53.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 212 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
53.6"
Annual Snow
0.4"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dresden) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dresden area.
How Dresden compares to every U.S. city
Dresden'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 Dresden
MethodologyDresden'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 | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8" | 0.3" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 0.1" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
Snow: 0.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 0.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
8.0 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
212 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,899
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,581
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dresden's climate means for you
Dresden runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 212 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,899 heating and 1,581 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: Dresden, TN
Based on station USC00402600 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Dresden, Tennessee averages 59°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 48°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. Dresden receives roughly 53.6 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 212 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 3,899 heating degree days and 1,581 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dresden scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dresden, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dresden, Tennessee is 59°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Dresden get? ▼
Dresden receives 53.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dresden? ▼
Dresden 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 Dresden? ▼
Dresden has approximately 212 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dresden? ▼
Dresden has 3,899 heating degree days and 1,581 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 Dresden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00402600 near Dresden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00402600. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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