Weather in Knoxville in October
In an average October, Knoxville sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
40°F
1993-10-31
Low
Highest
72°F
2017-10-09
Lowest
27°F
2013-10-26
Feels-like
Highest
116°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
17°F
2013-10-26
Humidity
Highest
20.1 g/m³
2017-10-09
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2001-10-27
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1995-10-05
Lowest
2 mph
2009-10-21
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2001-10-14
Lowest
7 mph
1990-10-31
Precip
Wettest
6.05 in
1990
Driest
0.33 in
2024
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