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Chattanooga Climate

Tennessee, United States of America · population 176,588 · 346 weather stations within 200 km · records 1750 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
20.2°C
Warmest month · July
30.0°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-2.0°C
Typical overnight low

Chattanooga has an average annual daytime high of 20.2°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 30.0°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -2.0°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January8.2°C-2.0°CColdest
February10.8°C-0.8°C
March15.2°C3.3°C
April21.1°C8.0°C
May25.0°C12.5°C
June28.5°C16.7°C
July30.0°C18.9°CWarmest
August30.0°C18.5°C
September27.1°C15.5°C
October21.3°C8.1°C
November14.9°C2.9°C
December9.9°C-0.7°C

Temperature range across the year

-4°5°14°23°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2016
+2.5°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1787
-3.0°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Chattanooga getting hotter?

Since 1900, Chattanooga's average temperature has risen by +1.8°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1750, warming totals +2.2°C.

13.6°14.2°14.8°15.4°16.0°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
March to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Chattanooga?

Chattanooga's average annual daytime high is 20.2°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 30.0°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -2.0°C.

What is the warmest month in Chattanooga?

July is the warmest month in Chattanooga, with typical daytime highs of 30.0°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Chattanooga?

2016 is the hottest year on record for Chattanooga, running +2.5°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Chattanooga getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Chattanooga has warmed by roughly +1.8°C.

When is the best time to visit Chattanooga?

March to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.