Knoxville
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Knoxville month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Knoxville are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and February the wettest (about 159 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 | -0.3 | 108 | 6.1 |
| February | 13.0 | 2.9 | 159 | 6.4 |
| March | 16.6 | 5.3 | 125 | 8.4 |
| April | 20.8 | 9.1 | 106 | 9.9 |
| May | 25.4 | 14.8 | 115 | 10.6 |
| June | 29.7 | 18.9 | 86 | 11.9 |
| July | 31.7 | 21.5 | 91 | 11.9 |
| August | 30.2 | 20.3 | 109 | 11.2 |
| September | 28.4 | 17.7 | 85 | 10.2 |
| October | 22.7 | 11.5 | 84 | 9.2 |
| November | 15.8 | 5.3 | 80 | 7.7 |
| December | 11.2 | 2.2 | 115 | 5.9 |
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People and places shaping Knoxville
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Knoxville
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Previously
- Documented history · 1540
There is significant evidence that Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto visited Bussell Island in 1540.
- Documented history · 1761
However, the first major recorded Euro-American presence in the Knoxville area was the Timberlake Expedition, which passed through the area in December 1761 at the confluence of the Holston River and French Broad River into the Tennessee River.
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- 25 Best & Fun Things to Do in Knoxville TN - The Tourist Checklist
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- List of people from Knoxville, Tennessee - Wikipedia
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01 · OverviewKnoxville, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Knoxville took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Knoxville
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Knoxville
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Knoxville
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Knoxville
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Knoxville
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Knoxville
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01 · Q&AWhere is Knoxville located and what are its coordinates?
Knoxville is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 35.9606, -83.9207, with an elevation of 276 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Knoxville?
Knoxville has a recorded population of approximately 190,740 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Knoxville?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
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