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Knoxville, TN Weather: November Snowfall Ties 1894 Record in 2025
Knoxville, TN – Knoxville recorded a rare November snowfall milestone in 2025, tying a daily record established more than a century earlier as temperatures dipped below freezing and rainfall finished
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-24T10:25:36.121Z
Knoxville, TN – Knoxville recorded a rare November snowfall milestone in 2025, tying a daily record established more than a century earlier as temperatures dipped below freezing and rainfall finished below seasonal averages.
According to National Weather Service climate statistics for Knoxville, November 2025 produced 0.1 inches of measurable snowfall, including a trace of snow Nov. 11 that tied a daily snowfall record dating to 1894.
The historic tie was among two daily weather records broken or matched during the month, highlighting a period of changing weather conditions across East Tennessee.
Temperatures Drop to 24 Degrees Knoxville finished November with an average temperature of 50.8 degrees, approximately 1.1 degrees above normal despite several cold nights.
The average high temperature reached 61.6 degrees, while the average low was 40 degrees.
The month's highest temperature was 77 degrees, while the lowest dropped to 24 degrees.
Four days recorded temperatures at or below freezing, bringing conditions favorable for frost and freezing on exposed surfaces.
Rainfall Falls Below Normal Precipitation was also below the typical November average.
Knoxville recorded 2.39 inches of precipitation, approximately 1.82 inches below normal.
The wettest day brought 0.90 inches of rainfall, while measurable precipitation occurred on nine days during the month.
The relatively dry conditions contrasted with occasional cold weather precipitation, including the month's limited snowfall.
Historic Snowfall Record Tied The Nov. 11 snowfall observation matched a record established in 1894, according to the climate report.
Although the accumulation was minor, the historical comparison illustrates how even small amounts of November snowfall can carry significance in Knoxville's weather records.
The statistics reflect observations at the reporting station and may differ from conditions elsewhere in Knox County and the greater Knoxville metropolitan area.
Residents can review additional historical climate information through the National Weather Service.