The climate of Sewanee

The current climate in Sewanee features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sewanee, Tennessee.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Sewanee in recent years was 36°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2014.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Sewanee gets 838 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 20 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Sewanee?

The best time to visit Sewanee for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sewanee. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Sewanee

The climate table of Sewanee shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 10 12 17 22 26 29 31 30 28 23 16 12
Temp. min (°C) 0 2 5 9 15 19 21 20 16 11 4 2
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Precipitation (mm) 65 91 131 63 55 69 52 74 74 57 39 68
Snow (cm) 7,3 8,1 2,1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,1 2,3
UV Index 3 4 5 7 8 7 8 6 7 6 4 4

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Sewanee, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Sewanee

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Yearly Temperature in Sewanee

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sewanee, Tennessee. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Sewanee

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Sewanee

Average Snowfall per Month in Sewanee

Total Yearly Snowfall in Sewanee

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sewanee, Tennessee. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Sewanee

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Average weather in Sewanee by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sewanee. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.