Crossville climate
Frequent rain, freezes, and occasional snow call for a Plateau home plan
The local station reports a 53.7 degree Fahrenheit annual mean, 62.57 inches of precipitation, and 14.1 inches of snow. January averages 41.6 and 25.1, while July averages 81.8 and 63.2. It averages 8.6 days at or above 90 degrees and 95.8 freezing nights.
Inspect heating, insulation, roof, drainage, erosion, flood coverage, snow storage, cooling, power, and the route to care through wet weather and winter freezes.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
2.9 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 85°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 22 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 85°F
Excellent
4.1 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 31°F / 0°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 79 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Moderate
Fair
Fair
1.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 79%
- Comfortable Months
- 6 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1592 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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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 5.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.4 / 5
Crossville in everyday life
Could Crossville work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA provides local 1991-2020 rain, snow, heat, and freeze normals.
- Crossville has parks, theatre, Depot, library, and indoor choices.
What to think about
- Frequent rain, freezing nights, drainage, erosion, heating, and power require attention.
- Station readings do not describe every slope or property.
Choose Crossville for the whole year
Inspect heating
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, roof, filters, pipes, snow, ice, and power.
Price rain and drainage resilience
Ask about gutters, drainage, slope, erosion, flood coverage, roof, trees, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair parks and walking trails with theatre, Depot, library, meals, calls, and home activities during rain or freezes.
Questions retirees ask
Does Crossville have harsh winters?
The station averages 95.8 freezing nights and 14.1 inches of snow, with January mean low near 25.1 degrees. Review heating, snow, ice, power, and care access.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review heating, insulation, roof, drainage, erosion, flood coverage, snow storage, cooling, power, and the route to care.
Crossville's climate choice depends on heating, drainage, erosion, flood planning, snow, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable through frequent rain and winter freezes.
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
- Open-Meteo + Climate Heuristic
Used for Weather Volatility
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