Morgan County Climate
Morgan County, Tennessee
Avg Annual Temp
55.8°F
Annual Precip
56.4"
Annual Snowfall
4.9"
Extreme Heat Days
13.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Morgan County Weather
Cooler High Elevations in East Tennessee
Morgan County is the only county in this group with an annual average of 55.8°F, nearly matching the national median of 55°F. Its elevation provides a cooler climate than most of the Southeast.
One of Tennessee's Coolest Counties
Morgan County's 55.8°F average is significantly cooler than the Tennessee state average of 58.1°F. It provides a refuge from the intense heat found in the state's lower-lying western counties.
Milder Summers than Neighboring Regions
Morgan experiences only 14 days of extreme heat, compared to 55 days in neighboring Monroe County. It also receives 4.9 inches of snow, which is higher than most surrounding areas.
Cold Winters and Pleasant Summers
July stays relatively mild with an average of 74.3°F, while January dips to 35.9°F. The county sees the most snowfall in this group, averaging 4.9 inches per year.
Invest in Heating and Snow Prep
With a winter average of 38.1°F and higher snowfall, reliable home heating and winter tires are recommended. Cooling costs are typically lower here, as there are only 14 days of extreme heat.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.