Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Knoxville Exp Stn, TN Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 55.8"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Knoxville Exp Stn
Knoxville Exp Stn, Tennessee averages 58°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 55.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 200 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 (14°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
55.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Knoxville Exp Stn) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Knoxville Exp Stn area.
How Knoxville Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Knoxville Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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 Knoxville Exp Stn
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Knoxville Exp Stn captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
12.9 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 5.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,911
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,364
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Knoxville Exp Stn's climate means for you
Knoxville Exp Stn runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,911 heating and 1,364 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: Knoxville Exp Stn, TN
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Knoxville Exp Stn, 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 USC00404946, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Knoxville Exp Stn receives roughly 55.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 28. For energy use, 3,911 heating degree days and 1,364 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Knoxville Exp Stn scores 68/100 (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 Knoxville Exp Stn, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Knoxville Exp Stn, Tennessee is 58°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Knoxville Exp Stn get? ▼
Knoxville Exp Stn receives 55.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Knoxville Exp Stn? ▼
Knoxville Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Knoxville Exp Stn? ▼
Knoxville Exp Stn has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Knoxville Exp Stn? ▼
Knoxville Exp Stn has 3,911 heating degree days and 1,364 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 Knoxville Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00404946 near Knoxville Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00404946. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
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.