Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lynchburg, TN Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 62.3"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Tennessee averages 58°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 62.3"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 193 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
71°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
62.3"
Annual Snow
1.5"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.3"
Plus 1.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lynchburg) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lynchburg area.
How Lynchburg compares to every U.S. city
Lynchburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lynchburg
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lynchburg, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5" | 0.3" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2" | 0.6" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1" | 0.5" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 6.8" | 0.1" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.5"
Snow: 0.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 5.2"
Snow: 0.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
March 6.1"
Snow: 0.5"
12.0 days with precipitation
April 5.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 4.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
9.9 days with precipitation
December 6.8"
Snow: 0.1"
12.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,889
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,392
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lynchburg's climate means for you
Lynchburg runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,889 heating and 1,392 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: Lynchburg, TN
Lynchburg, Tennessee runs an annual average of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00405525, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lynchburg sees about 62.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 25. On the energy side, 3,889 heating degree days and 1,392 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lynchburg scores 63/100 (Good), 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 Lynchburg, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lynchburg, Tennessee is 58°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Lynchburg get? ▼
Lynchburg receives 62.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lynchburg? ▼
Lynchburg has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lynchburg? ▼
Lynchburg has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lynchburg? ▼
Lynchburg has 3,889 heating degree days and 1,392 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 Lynchburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00405525 near Lynchburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00405525. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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