Climate - Nashville (Tennessee)

The climate of Nashville, the capital and largest city of Tennessee, is temperate, with relatively cold winters and hot, muggy summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in the southeastern United States, at the 36th parallel, on the banks of the Cumberland River.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.7 °C (38.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,290 millimeters (50.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in the driest month (October) to 130 mm (5.1 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is quite cold, however, different situations arise. There are mild periods, in which subtropical air masses prevail, and the temperature can even exceed 20 °C (68 °F).
On the other hand, there can be intense cold waves, during which the temperature can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or even below.
The record is -27 °C (-16.5 °F), recorded in January 1985.
Snow occurs every year or so, even though you have to wait a few years to see a heavy snowfall. On average, 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) of snow fall per year. The most abundant snowfall in one day was 20 cm (8 in), in March 1968 and in January 2016.
Sometimes the dangerous phenomenon of freezing rain can also occur.

The summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity. The sun shines quite often, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). The record is 43 °C (109 °F), recorded in late June 2012.

In spring and autumn, from March to May and from September to November, the weather is variable. The rains are quite frequent, although there can be rainless periods of a week. However, spring is rainier than autumn. May is the wettest month due to thunderstorms, which continue in the summer, but become somewhat less frequent.
In March and November, there can be cold air outbreaks, while in April and October they are rare. In May and September, there can be hot periods, with summer-like temperatures.
In spring, and more rarely in autumn, tornadoes can form.



On average, there are around 2,510 sunshine hours per year. The amount of sunshine is quite good. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best periods to visit Nashville are spring and autumn, to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, and in particular, the months of April and October.
In autumn (usually, around late October), you can admire the beautiful colors of the trees losing their leaves (the phenomenon called fall foliage).

Nashville - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Nashville is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.7 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -1.7 °C (29 °F) and a maximum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11 °F). However, it dropped to -18.4 °C (-1.1 °F) in January 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.9 °C (75 °F) in January 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Nashville is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.7 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.5 °C (-3.1 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In March, the weather in Nashville is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -12.8 °C (9 °F) in March 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in March 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Nashville is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In May, the weather in Nashville is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) in May 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Nashville is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Nashville is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F) in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Nashville is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.1 °C (52 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Nashville is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Nashville is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in October 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Nashville is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.8 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (38 °F) and a maximum of 16.3 °C (61.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Nashville is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.3 °C (8.1 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).