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Knoxville, TN Weather on October 10
October 10th in Knoxville, TN typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 50°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 10th was in 2017 (77°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (41°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of October 10th dates historically, with the wettest October 10th recording 1" of rain. The last decade has been 5.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Knoxville, TN? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 10 Weather Records for Knoxville
- •The all-time record high for October 10th in Knoxville, TN is 86°F, set in 2018.
- •The coldest October 10th on record dropped to 29°F in 2000.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 10th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 10th was 10°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Knoxville?
The warmest October 10 in Knoxville, TN reached 86°F in 2018. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Knoxville?
The coldest October 10 in Knoxville, TN dropped to 29°F in 2000. That is 21°F below the long-term average low of 50°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Knoxville?
On October 10, Knoxville averages a high of 73°F and a low of 50°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TENN.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Knoxville?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 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.
October 10 Weather History in Knoxville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 70°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 70°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 53°F | 0.9" | -- |
| 2014 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 61°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 60°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2008 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 80°F | 60°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2006 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 73°F | 58°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2004 | 60°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 76°F | 54°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2002 | 70°F | 62°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2001 | 70°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 54°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 67°F | 58°F | 0.9" | -- |
| 1998 | 67°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 65°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 76°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 63°F | 47°F | 1" | -- |
| 1993 | 81°F | 48°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1992 | 69°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 73°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 64°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 66°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 77°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 69°F | 58°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 69°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 78°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 86°F | 58°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1981 | 61°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 71°F | 41°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1978 | 67°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 62°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 59°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 70°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 63°F | 51°F | 0.09" | -- |
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.