Weather on December 5

Knoxville, TN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
33°F
Warmest
2013
61°F avg
Coldest
2024
27°F avg

About This Date

December 5th in Knoxville, TN typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 53°F and lows near 33°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 5th was in 2013 (61°F average), while the coldest was 2024 (27°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of December 5th dates historically, with the wettest December 5th recording 7.8" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 5th in Knoxville, TN? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202540°27°33°1.24"
2024coldest37°18°27°
202360°39°50°
202245°30°37°
202168°45°56°
202046°22°34°1.52"
201953°27°40°
201840°35°37°
201766°36°51°
201647°32°39°3.3"
201556°28°42°
201455°43°49°
2013warmest71°51°61°
201271°46°59°0.36"
201172°35°53°0.28"
201044°30°37°0.66"
200942°30°36°0.43"
200846°24°35°
200747°24°35°
200638°22°30°
200554°39°46°0.1"
200449°22°35°
200342°39°41°1.47"
200241°34°37°4.5"
200169°35°52°
200043°27°35°
199968°33°51°
199871°40°55°0.15"
199754°31°42°
199651°28°40°
199559°32°46°
199460°49°54°1.24"
199355°44°50°7.8"
199244°27°35°1.19"
199137°20°28°
199039°20°29°
198944°18°31°
198852°20°36°
198745°25°35°
198648°22°35°
198543°39°41°0.28"
198440°23°31°0.03"
198354°36°45°
198263°44°53°0.23"
198146°34°40°
198056°30°43°
197952°28°40°
197861°35°48°0.71"
197767°51°59°1.27"
197654°29°41°
197566°35°51°
197444°25°34°
197367°53°60°2.79"
197257°47°52°0.08"
197159°43°51°0.38"
55 years of data from KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TENN

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December 5th Weather in Knoxville, TN - 55 Years of History