January weather forecast
Tennessee, USA

January stands out as one of the colder months in Tennessee, with the lowest average temperatures occurring during this period. Low temperatures fluctuate between 22°F (-5.6°C) and 33°F (0.6°C) across the state, setting the stage for frosty mornings and chilly nights. The colder conditions are especially pronounced in the mountainous areas of the east, around cities like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, where the mercury can plunge even lower.

In contrast to December, which tends to be wet, January experiences less rainfall but maintains a notable chill. It also sets the stage for potential snowfall. Eastern regions, specifically around the Blue Ridge Mountains, can receive substantial snowfall, at times exceeding 80" (2032mm) throughout the winter season. Meanwhile, western parts, such as Memphis, see minimal snowfall, generally less than 5" (127mm) during the entire winter.

Temperature-wise, January is comparable to February but generally colder than December. The transition from December to January brings a more pronounced cold, although the frigid conditions slightly ease as the state moves into February. Despite the cold, January remains milder in Tennessee than in many northern states, offering a less harsh winter experience for both residents and visitors.

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• Nashville - January »
  January, noted for its average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), is considered the coldest month in Nashville, Tennessee. In Nashville, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.
• Memphis - January »
  In Memphis, Tennessee, in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. January is the month when Memphis sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).
• Knoxville - January »
  The cold, fewer daylight hours, and snow cover make January a true winter month in Knoxville, Tennessee. In Knoxville during January, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Chattanooga - January »
  In Chattanooga in January, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chattanooga, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.
• Clarksville - January »
  In Clarksville in January, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Clarksville during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.
• Murfreesboro - January »
  In Murfreesboro in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
• Franklin - January »
  In Franklin in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Franklin, during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.
• Jackson - January »
  In Jackson during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Jackson, during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
• Johnson City - January »
  In Johnson City in January, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Johnson City, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 41.5°F (5.3°C) at the peak and 26.6°F (-3°C) at the lowest.
• Bartlett - January »
  January and November are months with the least rain in Bartlett when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of rain. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Bartlett.
• Hendersonville - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Hendersonville is January, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. January proves to be the coldest month in Hendersonville, Tennessee, recording an average maximum temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).
• Kingsport - January »
  In Kingsport, in January, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. January, with its average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Kingsport.