October weather forecast
Tennessee, USA

October fully embraces autumn in Tennessee, displaying a marked contrast to the hot and humid conditions of the preceding months. Average high temperatures typically fall between 65°F (18.3°C) and 79°F (26.1°C), while lows span from 44°F (6.7°C) to 54°F (12.2°C). Cities like Knoxville in the east and Chattanooga in the southeast experience a more dramatic decline in temperatures compared to western areas like Memphis and Nashville.

October ranks among the drier months in Tennessee, with precipitation manifesting primarily as light showers rather than heavy thunderstorms. The eastern regions, especially the highlands, see the emergence of vibrant fall foliage, drawing tourists to admire the seasonal changes.

October serves as a refreshing departure from the warm and somewhat humid conditions of September. The state undergoes a transition to cooler temperatures, particularly during the evenings and mornings. Days are generally mild, making outdoor activities more enjoyable. This moderate weather sets the stage for the colder conditions that will follow in November, signaling the impending winter.

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• Nashville - October »
  On the first day of October sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. In Nashville, Tennessee, in October, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Memphis - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month in Memphis, Tennessee. In Memphis in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Knoxville - October »
  On the last day of October, in Knoxville sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:41 pm EDT. In Knoxville, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.
• Chattanooga - October »
  In Chattanooga snow does not fall in May through October. In Chattanooga, during October, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.
• Clarksville - October »
  In Clarksville, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. October is the least humid month in Clarksville, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Murfreesboro - October »
  In Murfreesboro snow does not fall in April through October. In Murfreesboro in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Franklin - October »
  In Franklin during October, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. The months with the lowest humidity in Franklin, Tennessee, are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
• Jackson - October »
  October fully immerses Jackson, Tennessee into fall, witnessed by substantial temperature drops from highs of 82.9°F (28.3°C) in September to 71.1°F (21.7°C). The least humid month in Jackson is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Johnson City - October »
  On the first day of October in Johnson City sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. In Johnson City, in October, during 12 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bartlett - October »
  October is the least humid month in Bartlett, with an average relative humidity of 69%. In Bartlett, snow does not fall in April through October.
• Hendersonville - October »
  In Hendersonville during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month in Hendersonville.
• Kingsport - October »
  In Kingsport snow does not fall in May through October. The onset of October in Kingsport entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) in September to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C).