Weather in Knoxville in December
In an average December, Knoxville sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 35°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 39°F to 62°F |
| Average low | 35°F |
| Typical low range | 24°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
13°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
64°F
2013-12-05
Lowest
-5°F
1989-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
74°F
2015-12-27
Lowest
-20°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
14.7 g/m³
1991-12-02
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2016-12-18
Lowest
2 mph
2023-12-21
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2021-12-11
Lowest
7 mph
2022-12-05
Precip
Wettest
8.86 in
2015
Driest
1.34 in
1980
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