Knoxville, TN weather in February
February in Knoxville: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 53°F, lows 29°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 1.4 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:36 am / 6:02 pm | 7:06 am / 6:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (11 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 6.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 61°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 42°F
- Wettest February2019: 15.1 in
- Driest February2007: 0.9 in
- Highest reading82°F (February 23, 2018)
- Lowest reading-12°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 53°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 29°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Athens, GA142 mi · high 59°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lexington, KY147 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
How Knoxville ranks in February
- Normal high187th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days327th driest of 378
- Comfortable days177th most of 340
What to pack for Knoxville in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 675 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Knoxville in February?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -12°F (February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (15.1 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Knoxville in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Knoxville?
February ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Knoxville (45 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Knoxville Exp Stn (USC00404946), 4.8 mi SSW of the city center, 830 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (USW00013891), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 962 ft (63 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (723260-13891), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 970 ft (71 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).