Knoxville, TN weather in June
June in Knoxville: warm and often humid, with frequent rain. Highs 86°F, lows 62°F, about 11 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 16
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:20 am / 8:46 pm | 6:22 am / 8:56 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.6 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 June day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (11 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more16 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry June brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202016: average high 89°F
- Coolest June1999: average high 80°F
- Wettest June1998: 8.5 in
- Driest June2008: 1.1 in
- Highest reading101°F (June 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading44°F (June 7, 1998)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 86°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 62°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 14.6 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +7°F from May and +2°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Augusta, GA208 mi · high 91°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN29 mi · high 80°F · 15 wet days
How Knoxville ranks in June
- Normal high158th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days217th driest of 378
- Comfortable days219th most of 340
What to pack for Knoxville in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 16 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
June has 5 heating degree days and 268 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Knoxville in June?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 101°F (June 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.1 in).
Is June a good time to visit Knoxville?
June ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Knoxville (52 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. 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).