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 »
  October is the least humid month with an average relative humidity of 72%. The least humid month in Nashville is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Memphis - October »
  On the first day of October in Memphis sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. In Memphis, Tennessee, in October, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Knoxville - October »
  In Knoxville, Tennessee, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of October, in Knoxville, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EDT.
• Chattanooga - October »
  June through August, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, in October, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Clarksville - October »
  In Clarksville, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Clarksville, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:32 pm.
• Murfreesboro - October »
  October is the least humid month in Murfreesboro, with an average relative humidity of 74%. In Murfreesboro, snow does not fall in April through October.
• 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 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). In Jackson during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.
• Johnson City - October »
  In Johnson City in October, during 12 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Johnson City, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:12 pm.
• Bartlett - October »
  In Bartlett in October, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. October is the least humid month in Bartlett, with an average relative humidity of 69%.
• Hendersonville - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The least humid month in Hendersonville is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.
• Kingsport - October »
  In Kingsport in October, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kingsport, Tennessee, in October, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.