Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sparta Wastewater Plant, 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
- 58.7"
- Annual precip
- 191d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sparta Wastewater Plant
Sparta Wastewater Plant, 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
- 58.7"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 191 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
69°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
58.7"
Annual Snow
5.0"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.7"
Plus 5.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sparta Wastewater Plant) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Sparta Wastewater Plant area.
How Sparta Wastewater Plant compares to every U.S. city
Sparta Wastewater Plant'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sparta Wastewater Plant
MethodologySparta Wastewater Plant'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1" | 1.5" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 2.5" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6" | 0.5" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5" | 0.1" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0" | 0.4" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.1"
Snow: 1.5"
12.7 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
Snow: 2.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
March 5.6"
Snow: 0.5"
13.2 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
Snow: 0.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 6.0"
Snow: 0.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
191 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,879
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,370
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sparta Wastewater Plant's climate means for you
Sparta Wastewater Plant runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 191 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,879 heating and 1,370 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: Sparta Wastewater Plant, TN
An annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 47°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Sparta Wastewater Plant, Tennessee. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00408522 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Sparta Wastewater Plant averages 58.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 5.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 191 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 23. As for energy demand, 3,879 heating degree days and 1,370 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sparta Wastewater Plant scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Sparta Wastewater Plant, TN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sparta Wastewater Plant, Tennessee is 58°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Sparta Wastewater Plant get? ▼
Sparta Wastewater Plant receives 58.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 5.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sparta Wastewater Plant? ▼
Sparta Wastewater Plant 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 Sparta Wastewater Plant? ▼
Sparta Wastewater Plant has approximately 191 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sparta Wastewater Plant? ▼
Sparta Wastewater Plant has 3,879 heating degree days and 1,370 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 Sparta Wastewater Plant climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00408522 near Sparta Wastewater Plant.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00408522. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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