Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Roan Mtn, TN Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 52.5"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Roan Mtn
Roan Mtn, Tennessee averages 52°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 52.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 165 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
52.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Roan Mtn) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Roan Mtn area.
How Roan Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Roan Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Roan Mtn
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Roan Mtn, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7" | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.3"
February 3.8"
March 4.7"
April 4.7"
May 4.8"
June 4.8"
July 5.3"
August 5.0"
September 4.0"
October 3.3"
November 3.6"
December 4.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,145
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
367
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Roan Mtn's climate means for you
Roan Mtn runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,145 heating and 367 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: Roan Mtn, TN
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 40°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Roan Mtn, Tennessee. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00407770 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Roan Mtn receives roughly 52.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 12. For energy use, 5,145 heating degree days and 367 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Roan Mtn scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Roan Mtn, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Roan Mtn, Tennessee is 52°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Roan Mtn get? ▼
Roan Mtn receives 52.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Roan Mtn? ▼
Roan Mtn has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Roan Mtn? ▼
Roan Mtn has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Roan Mtn? ▼
Roan Mtn has 5,145 heating degree days and 367 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 Roan Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00407770 near Roan Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00407770. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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