Kingston (TN) Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kingston, Tennessee, United States of America is 21°C (70°F), with daytime highs ranging from 8°C (46°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kingston compares to cities worldwide.
Kingston Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to cold in Kingston. At night, minimum temperatures range from 19°C (66°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kingston by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 277 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kingston vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kingston vs World: Temperature Compared
Kingston's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kingston?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Kingston, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 8°C (46°F) and humidity around 71% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 76% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Kingston's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kingston climate page.
