Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States in January
In an average January, Knoxville sees a daily high around 45°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 45°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 31°F to 59°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 14°F to 40°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
73°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
10°F
1982-01-10
Low
Highest
62°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-9°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
73°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-30°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
15.2 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2024-01-12
Lowest
3 mph
2015-01-15
Precip
Wettest
10.37 in
2013
Driest
1.13 in
1986
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