Cookeville climate
Warm, wet seasons require shade, cooling, and drainage
NOAA's local station reports a 57.4 degree Fahrenheit annual mean, 60.02 inches of precipitation, and 6.1 inches of snow. January averages 47.1 and 27.0 degrees, while July averages 87.3 and 66.1. It averages 29.1 days at or above 90 degrees and 97 freezing nights.
Inspect air conditioning, shade, humidity, roof, gutters, drainage, flood coverage, trees, sidewalks, power, and the route to care during heat, thunderstorms, or heavy rain.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
3 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 86°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 31 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 86°F
Good
3.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 33°F / 0°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 69 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Good
Very Good
Good
2.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 78%
- Comfortable Months
- 6 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1554 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Poor
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jan, Feb, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.4 / 5
Cookeville in everyday life
Could Cookeville work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA provides local station normals.
- The city offers parks, lake access, library, arts, university, and indoor destinations.
What to think about
- Heavy rain, flooding, heat, cooling, and power need attention.
- Station readings do not capture every neighborhood elevation or drainage pattern.
Choose Cookeville for the whole year
Inspect cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, humidity, and power.
Price flood resilience
Ask about gutters, drainage, flood coverage, roof, trees, covered parking, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair Cane Creek and parks with library, Performing Arts Center, Tennessee Tech, meals, and home activities during heat or rain.
Questions retirees ask
How hot does Cookeville get?
The local station averages 29.1 days each year with highs at least 90 degrees, with July averaging 87.3 degrees. Cooling, shade, drainage, and storm routes matter.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review air conditioning, shade, humidity control, roof, gutters, drainage, flood coverage, trees, power, and the route to care.
Cookeville's climate choice depends on cooling, shade, drainage, flood planning, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable during warm and wet seasons.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
- NOAA IBTrACS
Used for Weather Volatility
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