Knoxville weather in January (Tennessee, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Knoxville as January approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Knoxville generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Knoxville in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 134 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Knoxville. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Knoxville climate page with graphs.

 

Knoxville, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 134 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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