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Knoxville, TN Weather on July 16
July 16th in Knoxville, TN typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 16th was in 1980 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (69°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of July 16th dates historically, with the wettest July 16th recording 6.65" of rain. The last decade has been 3.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on July 16
Planning for July 16th in Knoxville, TN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
July 16 Weather Records for Knoxville
- •The all-time record high for July 16th in Knoxville, TN is 97°F, set in 1974.
- •The coldest July 16th on record dropped to 57°F in 2014.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on July 16th in 20 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), July 16th was 5°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 16 ever in Knoxville?
The warmest July 16 in Knoxville, TN reached 97°F in 1974. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 88°F.
What was the coldest July 16 ever in Knoxville?
The coldest July 16 in Knoxville, TN dropped to 57°F in 2014. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on July 16 in Knoxville?
On July 16, Knoxville averages a high of 88°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TENN.
How many years of weather data are available for July 16 in Knoxville?
We have 55 years of weather records for July 16 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.
July 16 Weather History in Knoxville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 88°F | 73°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 2022 | 81°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 92°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 81°F | 57°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 94°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 87°F | 68°F | 6.65" | -- |
| 2008 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 86°F | 67°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 87°F | 69°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 92°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1996 | 83°F | 66°F | 1.07" | -- |
| 1995 | 96°F | 70°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 69°F | 2.29" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 71°F | 2.06" | -- |
| 1992 | 82°F | 67°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 1991 | 90°F | 64°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1990 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 92°F | 68°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1984 | 79°F | 68°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1983 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 90°F | 74°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1980 | 96°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 84°F | 66°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1978 | 72°F | 66°F | 3.02" | -- |
| 1977 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1975 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 97°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 83°F | 68°F | 2.84" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 71°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1971 | 83°F | 70°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.