January weather in Knoxville, TN
The average temperature in Knoxville in January is 37.1°F (26.4°F–47.9°F). Average precipitation: 5.23 inches.
January is a winter month in Knoxville, and is cooler than the annual average of 57.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 49m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
47.9°F
Avg Low
26.4°F
Precipitation
5.23 in
Daylight
9h 49m
January records in Knoxville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 73.9°F (1985) | 8.1°F (2018) | 1.76 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 78.1°F (2022) | 8.1°F (2018) | 1.90 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 70.0°F (2000) | 7.0°F (2018) | 2.81 in (2020) |
| January 4 | 73.9°F (2000) | 7.0°F (2018) | 1.10 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 72.0°F (2004) | 9.0°F (1999) | 1.22 in (1972) |
| January 6 | 69.1°F (2007) | 10.0°F (1999) | 1.04 in (2009) |
| January 7 | 64.0°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2014) | 3.05 in (2009) |
| January 8 | 72.0°F (2019) | 3.9°F (2014) | 1.78 in (1994) |
| January 9 | 72.0°F (2008) | 3.0°F (1982) | 1.33 in (1974) |
| January 10 | 66.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (1982) | 2.67 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 66.0°F (1972) | 0.0°F (1982) | 1.90 in (1974) |
| January 12 | 69.1°F (2013) | 10.0°F (1988) | 1.47 in (1989) |
| January 13 | 73.0°F (2013) | 12.0°F (1997) | 1.15 in (1989) |
| January 14 | 71.1°F (1995) | 10.9°F (1988) | 1.28 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 72.0°F (2007) | 8.1°F (1994) | 2.91 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 66.9°F (2007) | -8.0°F (1982) | 2.10 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 64.0°F (1990) | -2.9°F (1982) | 0.99 in (2022) |
| January 18 | 71.1°F (1990) | -4.0°F (2024) | 1.75 in (2013) |
| January 19 | 73.0°F (1996) | -7.1°F (1994) | 2.93 in (1987) |
| January 20 | 66.0°F (2023) | -5.1°F (1994) | 2.48 in (1988) |
| January 21 | 77.0°F (1988) | -20.0°F (1985) | 1.47 in (1990) |
| January 22 | 66.9°F (1999) | -6.0°F (1985) | 1.17 in (2010) |
| January 23 | 73.9°F (1999) | 3.9°F (2024) | 2.21 in (2002) |
| January 24 | 64.9°F (1972) | 1.9°F (1985) | 2.16 in (2002) |
| January 25 | 73.0°F (1972) | 5.0°F (2003) | 2.17 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 66.0°F (1989) | 10.0°F (1982) | 0.98 in (1994) |
| January 27 | 66.0°F (1989) | 6.1°F (1986) | 1.98 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 69.1°F (1999) | 0.0°F (1986) | 1.18 in (1994) |
| January 29 | 68.0°F (1999) | -6.0°F (2014) | 0.80 in (2020) |
| January 30 | 73.9°F (2002) | 1.0°F (2014) | 1.71 in (1970) |
| January 31 | 75.0°F (2002) | 8.1°F (2014) | 2.91 in (2013) |