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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chattanooga month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chattanooga are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and February the wettest (about 164 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 | 0.8 | 132 | 6.5 |
| February | 14.0 | 3.9 | 164 | 6.3 |
| March | 17.4 | 6.6 | 157 | 8.2 |
| April | 21.4 | 9.9 | 127 | 9.9 |
| May | 25.7 | 15.1 | 118 | 10.5 |
| June | 29.7 | 19.4 | 103 | 11.5 |
| July | 31.6 | 21.9 | 117 | 11.6 |
| August | 30.6 | 21.0 | 119 | 10.8 |
| September | 28.6 | 18.5 | 99 | 10.2 |
| October | 23.1 | 12.7 | 92 | 9.0 |
| November | 16.6 | 6.5 | 81 | 7.7 |
| December | 12.0 | 3.2 | 124 | 6.0 |
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- Documented history · 1714
10,000 BCE) show continuous human occupation through the Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian/Muskogean/Yuchi (900–1714 CE), and Cherokee (1776–1838) periods.
- Documented history · 1915
The Citico town and mound site was the most significant Mississippian/Muscogee landmark in Chattanooga up to 1915.
- Documented history · 1776
The earliest Cherokee occupation of the area dates from 1776, when Dragging Canoe separated himself from the main tribe to establish resistance to European settlement during the Cherokee–American wars.
- Documented history · 1816
In 1816 John Ross, who later became Principal Chief, established Ross's Landing.
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01 · OverviewChattanooga, in brief
Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, and serves as the county seat. Situated along the Tennessee River with a population of 181,099 at the 2020 census, it functions as the fourth-most populous city in Tennessee.
Divided by the Tennessee River, the city sits at an elevation of 206 meters at the transition between the ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the Cumberland Plateau, both parts of the larger Appalachian Mountains. The downtown area rests at an elevation of approximately 676 feet, representing one of the lowest elevations in East Tennessee. The local terrain is characterized by the river being impounded by the Chickamauga Dam north of downtown, with the city nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge. Several miles to the east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge.
The surrounding mountains, ridges, and valleys give rise to the municipality's official nickname, the Scenic City. Historically, these exact mountain formations also trapped industrial pollutants over the settlement, leading the federal government to declare that the locality suffered from the dirtiest air in the nation by 1969. The total geographic area spans 150.080 square miles, comprising 142.352 square miles of land and 7.728 square miles of water.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chattanooga
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chattanooga located and what are its coordinates?
Chattanooga is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 35.0456, -85.3097, with an elevation of 206 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chattanooga?
Chattanooga has a recorded population of approximately 181,099 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chattanooga?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chattanooga include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chattanooga?
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