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Climate in Kingsport, Tennessee

Broad Street in downtown Kingsport, Tennessee
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Kingsport climate

Four seasons bring warm summers, winter weather, mountain rain, and fast changing conditions

The National Weather Service Tri Cities station summary reports about 43.97 inches of annual rain, 9.2 inches of annual snow, 19 days at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and 94 days at or below 32 degrees. Historical extremes include 103 degrees on June 30, 2012 and minus 21 degrees on January 21, 1985. These are regional station figures, not a precise forecast for every ridge, valley, or neighborhood.

The catalog lists 75 percent humidity and a warm climate band. City stormwater and county hazard plans identify flood, severe storm, tornado, winter weather, wildfire, and drought concerns, while the city housing plan notes possible slides and sinkholes during heavy rainfall. Review heating, cooling, insulation, drainage, slope, roof, trees, power, winter access, flood maps, insurance, and the route home from care or errands.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.9 / 5

Average Summer High
84°F

Mild · 84°F

Days Above 90°F
15 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
31°F / -1°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
79 days/year

Fair

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
77%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1568 peak sun hrs/yr

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

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.6 / 5

Kingsport in everyday life

Could Kingsport work for you?

What may work well

  • National Weather Service climate information makes Kingsport rain, snow, temperature days, seasonal range, and historical extremes visible for home planning.
  • Four seasons, parks, trails, indoor classes, library services, hospitals, and transit can support the year beyond one type of weather.

What to think about

  • Heat, humidity, heavy rain, thunderstorms, winter weather, flooding, slopes, power interruptions, and road conditions can affect outdoor and care access.
  • Heating, cooling, drainage, roof, trees, slope, snow, ice, power, insurance, and vehicle upkeep deserve an address level review.

Choose Kingsport for the whole year

  1. Inspect comfort systems

    Review heating, cooling, insulation, windows, shade, roof, drainage, slope, trees, power, water, utilities, and indoor air.

  2. Plan around four seasons

    Pair parks, trails, meals, errands, care, and family visits with heat, humidity, lightning, heavy rain, snow, ice, severe storms, and indoor alternatives.

  3. Price weather upkeep

    Ask about heating, cooling, roof, drainage, trees, slope work, snow and ice, power, insurance, vehicle service, and the route to care.

Questions retirees ask

What is the climate like in Kingsport?

The Tri Cities station reports about 43.97 inches of annual rain, 9.2 inches of snow, 19 days at or above 90 degrees, and 94 days at or below 32 degrees. Check hills, drainage, heating, cooling, winter access, storms, and flood exposure for the exact home.

Does Kingsport get snow and severe weather?

Yes. The regional station reports annual snow and the county hazard plan identifies winter weather, severe storms, tornadoes, flood, wildfire, and drought. Review road grades, drainage, power, trees, alerts, insurance, and the route to care.

Kingsport can suit someone who welcomes four seasons and mountain access, provided the home handles heat, humidity, heavy rain, winter weather, drainage, slopes, power, insurance, and safe travel throughout the year.

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.

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