Weather in Knoxville in January
In an average January, Knoxville sees a daily high around 47°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 47°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 32°F to 60°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 17°F to 45°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
73°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
12°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
62°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-21°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
73°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-42°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1992-01-14
Lowest
2 mph
1995-01-18
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2020-01-12
Lowest
7 mph
2024-01-23
Precip
Wettest
8.39 in
1996
Driest
1.44 in
1981
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