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Knoxville, TN Weather on April 12
April 12th in Knoxville, TN typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 45°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 12th was in 1981 (73°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (40°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of April 12th dates historically, with the wettest April 12th recording 3.56" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Knoxville, TN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
April 12 Weather Records for Knoxville
- •The all-time record high for April 12th in Knoxville, TN is 85°F, set in 2001.
- •The coldest April 12th on record dropped to 26°F in 1989.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 12th in 5 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), April 12th was 6°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Knoxville?
The warmest April 12 in Knoxville, TN reached 85°F in 2001. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 72°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Knoxville?
The coldest April 12 in Knoxville, TN dropped to 26°F in 1989. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 45°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Knoxville?
On April 12, Knoxville averages a high of 72°F and a low of 45°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TENN.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Knoxville?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 12 in Knoxville, TN, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 12 Weather History in Knoxville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 60°F | 43°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 66°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 62°F | 40°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2019 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 66°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 76°F | 33°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 75°F | 50°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2013 | 81°F | 53°F | 3.56" | -- |
| 2012 | 58°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 53°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 59°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 58°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 2007 | 68°F | 47°F | 2.13" | -- |
| 2006 | 78°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 55°F | 52°F | 0.99" | -- |
| 2003 | 60°F | 39°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2002 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 67°F | 47°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 1999 | 79°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 64°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 75°F | 36°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 1996 | 71°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 76°F | 56°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1994 | 79°F | 55°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1993 | 78°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 80°F | 53°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1991 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 55°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 53°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 77°F | 47°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 43°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1986 | 71°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 71°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 74°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 67°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 76°F | 55°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 65°F | 43°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 68°F | 39°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1975 | 67°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 70°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 59°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 73°F | 53°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TENN
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Knoxville, TN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.