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Knoxville in February
Knoxville warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 47°F in January, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 57/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (121 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 51°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 32°F (0°C).
Expect regular rain: about 4.8 in (121 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are October.
- Comfort improves from 53/100 in January to 57/100.
- Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Knoxville in February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Tennessee Theatre
Restored 1928 movie palace with a Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Ijams Nature Center
Urban forest with river bluffs and a turquoise quarry lake.
Knoxville Museum of Art
Free museum focused on East Tennessee art, with Richard Jolley's glass installation.
Pretentious Beer Co.
Old City brewery and glassblowing studio pouring beer in its own glassware.
J.C. Holdway
Chef Joseph Lenn's wood-fired Southern cooking downtown.
Nearby in February
- Townsend in February~21 mi · highs 52°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cherokee in February~47 mi · highs 49°F, 4.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in February~81 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Blowing Rock in February~126 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~424 m to Knoxville's ~275 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Knoxville in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Knoxville?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 57/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are October. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain. Our Smokies Weekend route recommends Apr – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Knoxville in February?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Knoxville in February?
Yes: about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.5 in (1308 mm).
What should I pack for Knoxville in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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