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Climate in Maryville, Tennessee

Maryville, Tennessee, viewed from the Blount County Library. Greenbelt Lake (Pistol Creek) is below.
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Maryville climate

Warm foothills weather supports outdoor life but demands heat and rain planning

NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for the nearby Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport station show a 59.5 degree Fahrenheit annual mean. January averages 39.1 degrees, July averages 78.5 degrees, annual precipitation is 51.93 inches, and average snowfall is 4.6 inches. The station records 36.6 days with a high at or above 90 degrees and 66.6 days when the minimum reaches 32 degrees or below. Because the station is at the regional airport, use these as regional reference points rather than an exact Maryville address forecast.

The long warm season supports greenways, parks, and mountain drives, but humidity, pollen, thunderstorms, heavy rain, and heat can change how a day feels. The Smokies add elevation, fog, winding roads, changing temperatures, and seasonal traffic. Choose the home, car, recreation, and care route with August as well as January in mind.

A workable Maryville year includes air conditioning, shade, roof and gutter checks, basement drainage, storm alerts, power backup, pollen planning, winter traction, and an indoor alternative. A mild winter average does not remove the need for a safe walk, heating, pipes, and a plan for a cold snap or wet weekend.

Living through the seasons

Maryville's long warm season can be attractive, but summer heat, humidity, rain, and mountain weather affect the home and daily movement.

Overall Comfort
Good

3.1 / 5

Average Summer High
82°F

Mild · 82°F

Days Above 90°F
7 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
32°F / 0°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
74 days/year

Good

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

Summer comfort starts at the home

Ask how the house is cooled, shaded, ventilated, and protected from power loss. Check roof, gutters, basement drainage, tree exposure, sidewalks, and the route to care during a hot or wet day.

The shape of the year

The shape of the year matters more than one pleasant day. Compare hot days, freezing mornings, rain, snow, shade, cooling, and drainage.

Humidity
78%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1599 peak sun hrs/yr

Poor

Plan for the long warm middle of the year

Maryville's long outdoor season is a major benefit, but heat, humidity, pollen, rain, and storms shape errands and recreation. Price cooling, indoor activities, clothing, deliveries, and family visits as part of the year.

Air, allergies, and weather

Use official forecasts for individual storms, then keep a household plan for heat, heavy rain, pollen, power interruptions, and occasional winter weather.

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
5.2 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.2 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
Moderate

3.4 / 5

Let the forecast change the plan

Use the National Weather Service for storm decisions, but keep a household plan for heat, heavy rain, flood exposure, power interruptions, pollen, mountain fog, and a cold snap. Flexible recreation can remain enjoyable without making weather a surprise.

Maryville in everyday life

Could Maryville work for you?

What may work well

  • A long warm season, modest average snowfall, greenways, parks, and foothill access support many months of outdoor activity.
  • NOAA and the National Weather Service provide clear regional averages and event information for planning.
  • Libraries, arts, parks, and indoor community programs give the week options when heat or storms limit outdoor plans.

What to think about

  • About 36.6 days with highs at or above 90 degrees and 51.93 inches of annual precipitation make cooling and drainage important.
  • Rain, thunderstorms, pollen, trees, power interruptions, mountain fog, traffic, and occasional ice can change routes and home maintenance.
  • A pleasant winter average does not remove the need for safe walking, heating, tires, and an indoor plan when a freeze arrives.

Prepare for a full Maryville year before choosing the address

  1. Check the house for heat and rain

    Review air conditioning, insulation, windows, roof, gutters, trees, basement drainage, power, shade, and the cost of a repair after a storm.

  2. Run the seasonal route

    Drive or walk from home to care, pharmacy, groceries, transit, library, parks, and parking during heat or rain. Note shade, drainage, traffic, fatigue, and the route home.

  3. Match recreation to weather

    Try a greenway, park, library event, arts venue, and mountain drive. Ask about surfaces, restrooms, seating, seasonal hours, heat, rain, fog, traffic, and access.

  4. Price the support system

    Add cooling, storm supplies, tree care, insurance, tires, fuel, delivery, family visits, power resilience, and a plan for days when travel is unsafe.

Questions retirees ask

What is Maryville weather like?

A nearby NOAA station at Knoxville McGhee Tyson shows a 78.5 degree July mean, 51.93 inches of annual precipitation, 4.6 inches of average snowfall, 36.6 days with highs at or above 90 degrees, and 66.6 days when the minimum reaches 32 degrees or below. Maryville conditions vary by location.

Are Maryville winters severe?

Regional snowfall averages are modest, but freezing mornings, rain, fog, and occasional snow or ice can affect travel, sidewalks, pipes, and care visits. Ask about heating, tires, drainage, and the route home during a freeze.

How can I prepare a Maryville home for summer?

Check air conditioning, shade, ventilation, roof, gutters, trees, basement drainage, power backup, storm alerts, insurance, and a cool indoor place to wait. Visit during heat if possible.

Maryville's climate can suit a retiree who wants a long outdoor season and light average snowfall, provided the home handles heat and rain well. Evaluate cooling, shade, drainage, storms, pollen, power, mountain weather, winter traction, and the route to care before the mild averages carry the decision.

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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