University of Tennessee - Weather

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College Prowler Take

Knoxville weather is pretty mild. None of the four seasons come on very strongly, and neither the snow nor the summer heat will be much of a burden. There will be days you walk to class in a heavy coat and return to your dorm in a T-shirt, so you may want to start swapping summer clothes for some warmer ones during fall break. You will need to start spring semester with heavier clothing, such as sweaters and a thick coat, but you will probably be able to switch over to a light jacket just before Spring Break. The last month or so of classes is usually suitable for short sleeves and shorts. You will need a raincoat or sturdy umbrella year-round.

When, and if, it does snow, don’t even think about driving somewhere unless you enjoy mass confusion and an occasional demolition derby (Johnny Knoxville would truly earn his name after attempting to drive through Knoxville amidst falling snow). Knoxville roads will be in a frenzy, and wrecks will be ever abundant. Make sure you finish your homework, however, because UT rarely cancels classes. UT students will pour out of the dorms and have massive snowball fights, which are guaranteed to create long-lasting memories. The fall is absolutely gorgeous, and the campus is beautiful when the leaves begin to fall. Many find the fall months to be most satisfying due to the comfortable temperature and nature. Spring comes with great excitement and is always beautiful on days it does not rain.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Knoxville usually receives two or... Knoxville usually receives two or three good snows a year. The rest, if any, never accumulate. This will usually happen between January or March. Of course, it often never happens at all. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather is rather mild. We... The weather is rather mild. We don’t get much snow, but if it’s cold enough in the winter, we sometimes get some ice storms. In the summer, temperatures range from the 80s to the 90s; in winter, I’d say it runs from the 30s to the 50s. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Expect the unexpected. Dress in... Expect the unexpected. Dress in layers and always carry an umbrella. In the winter, it will get into the 30s and in the summer the temperature will be in the 90s. There is a distinct possibility that you will walk to class in the snow one day and wear a T-shirt to class the next. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

My biggest complaint about... My biggest complaint about Knoxville weather is the humidity. After a light rain, the sun comes out and creates an awful haze. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather is mild, with spring... The weather is mild, with spring and summer averages around 70 to 85 degrees. During the winter, it’s about 30 or 40 degrees, and we didn’t get a single snowstorm last year. We usually see about three or four good snows each winter. 12345 Weather Report

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