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 »
  In Nashville in January, during 4.7 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Memphis - January »
  In Memphis in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Memphis, Tennessee, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.
• Knoxville - January »
  The cold, fewer daylight hours, and snow cover make January a true winter month in Knoxville, Tennessee. In Knoxville in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.
• Chattanooga - January »
  In Chattanooga January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In Chattanooga, Tennessee, in January, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Clarksville - January »
  In Clarksville, Tennessee, in January, during 4 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clarksville, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.
• Murfreesboro - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Murfreesboro are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Murfreesboro, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Franklin - January »
  In Franklin in January, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. 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. On the first day of January in Jackson sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm.
• Johnson City - January »
  In Johnson City, in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Johnson City in January, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Bartlett - January »
  In Bartlett during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Bartlett in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• 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. In Hendersonville in January, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.
• Kingsport - January »
  In Kingsport in January, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January stands out as Kingsport's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).