Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Henderson, TN Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 61.8"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Henderson
Henderson, Tennessee averages 58°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 61.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 198 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
58°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
61.8"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Henderson) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Henderson area.
How Henderson compares to every U.S. city
Henderson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Henderson
MethodologyHenderson'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4" | 2.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 2.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 5.6"
10.0 days with precipitation
March 6.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 6.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
10.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,898
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,410
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Henderson's climate means for you
Henderson runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,898 heating and 1,410 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: Henderson, TN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Henderson, Tennessee as a location with an annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00404033, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Henderson averages 61.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 25. As for energy demand, 3,898 heating degree days and 1,410 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Henderson scores 58/100 (Moderate), 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 Henderson, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Henderson, Tennessee is 58°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Henderson get? ▼
Henderson receives 61.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Henderson? ▼
Henderson has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Henderson? ▼
Henderson has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Henderson? ▼
Henderson has 3,898 heating degree days and 1,410 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 Henderson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00404033 near Henderson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00404033. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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