Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Pleasant, TN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 62.2"
- Annual precip
- 206d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Pleasant
MT Pleasant, Tennessee averages 59°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 62.2"
- annual precipitation
- 206 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
62.2"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MT Pleasant) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the MT Pleasant area.
How MT Pleasant compares to every U.S. city
MT Pleasant'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 MT Pleasant
MethodologyZooming out from MT Pleasant's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4" | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 6.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
May 6.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 5.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
9.6 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 5.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 6.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
206 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,739
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,730
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MT Pleasant's climate means for you
MT Pleasant runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 206 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,739 heating and 1,730 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: MT Pleasant, TN
MT Pleasant, Tennessee runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 48°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 USC00406340, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in MT Pleasant should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 62.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 206 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near October 28. And on the energy front, 3,739 heating degree days and 1,730 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Pleasant scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in MT Pleasant, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Pleasant, Tennessee is 59°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does MT Pleasant get? ▼
MT Pleasant receives 62.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Pleasant? ▼
MT Pleasant 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 MT Pleasant? ▼
MT Pleasant has approximately 206 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Pleasant? ▼
MT Pleasant has 3,739 heating degree days and 1,730 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 MT Pleasant climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00406340 near MT Pleasant.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00406340. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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