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Weather on February 17

Knoxville, TN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
1976
63°F avg
Coldest
1991
21°F avg

About This Date

February 17th in Knoxville, TN typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 31°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 17th was in 1976 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1991 (21°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of February 17th dates historically, with the wettest February 17th recording 3.53" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for February 17th in Knoxville, TN? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202665°29°47°
202540°25°32°
202456°34°45°
202372°50°61°0.86"
202268°25°46°
202142°22°32°
202057°18°37°
201949°40°44°1.5"
201870°45°57°0.74"
201760°30°45°
201639°30°35°2.49"
201531°15°23°3.1"
201456°24°40°
201340°17°28°
201260°40°50°1.47"
201167°31°49°
201031°23°27°0.08"
200945°20°32°
200863°41°52°
200735°16°25°
200671°40°55°0.23"
200553°25°39°0.05"
200444°33°39°
200348°37°43°1.12"
200257°28°43°
200168°35°52°3.53"
200071°35°53°
199962°25°43°0.81"
199863°46°54°0.2"
199758°26°42°
199636°14°25°
199550°42°46°1.91"
199459°23°41°
199355°32°44°
199258°32°45°
1991coldest33°21°
199064°33°49°1.52"
198951°36°43°1.96"
198842°22°32°
198743°34°38°0.91"
198652°27°39°0.03"
198541°27°34°
198469°32°51°
198361°28°44°
198257°52°54°0.1"
198161°48°54°0.33"
198037°18°27°
197939°26°33°
197838°36°37°
197733°16°24°
1976warmest71°55°63°
197555°49°52°1.5"
197450°33°42°
197332°13°22°
197250°38°44°0.86"
197157°33°45°
56 years of data from KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TENN

Knoxville, TN Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Knoxville, TN Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.2"12.3"JFMAMJJASOND2.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Knoxville, TN Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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