Clarksville climate
Clarksville (Tennessee, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 1,316 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Clarksville climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | −327 | 235 | 913.6 | 23 |
| Feb | 948 | −129 | 439 | 1184.7 | 19 |
| Mar | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 1154.5 | 10 |
| Apr | 2169 | 948 | 1559 | 1315.2 | 2 |
| May | 2577 | 1458 | 2067 | 1345.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 2985 | 1966 | 2476 | 983.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2170 | 2679 | 1174.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1661 | 2272 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2271 | 948 | 1560 | 1074.2 | 1 |
| Nov | 1558 | 337 | 948 | 1024.0 | 9 |
| Dec | 948 | −130 | 439 | 1214.7 | 19 |
| Year | 3290 | −327 | 1558 | 1,31652 | 83 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 64% | 2.2 | 9:55 |
| Feb | 84% | 67% | 2.8 | 10:48 |
| Mar | 82% | 62% | 3.9 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 79% | 57% | 5.2 | 13:05 |
| May | 81% | 59% | 5.8 | 14:06 |
| Jun | 78% | 51% | 6.4 | 14:38 |
| Jul | 75% | 53% | 6.2 | 14:25 |
| Aug | 70% | 50% | 5.6 | 13:32 |
| Sep | 70% | 45% | 4.8 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 72% | 48% | 3.6 | 11:11 |
| Nov | 77% | 52% | 2.6 | 10:10 |
| Dec | 84% | 64% | 1.9 | 9:40 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Clarksville is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows −3 °C27 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.4 °C43.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,316 mm52 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (134 mm5.3 in), the driest is September (88 mm3.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in September to 84% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in July to 6 km/h (4 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Clarksville
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are September and October. Average highs then reach 22 °C71 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 88 mm3.5 in to 107 mm4.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Clarksville
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 9 °C48 °F, lows −327 to −1 °C30 °F, about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, shoes with good grip, as frost is common and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 338 to 14 °C58 °F, about 127 mm5.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1966 to 21 °C70 °F, about 103 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1558 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 337 to 16 °C61 °F, about 99 mm3.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Clarksville compares
The nearest larger place is Nashville, about 65 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Clarksville is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Clarksville is the 115th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 29th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Kutaisi (Georgia, Cfa), Padua (Italy, Cfa) and Tsuyama (Japan, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Nashville 65 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,351 mm53 in
- Climate in Murfreesboro 116 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,367 mm54 in
- Climate in Evansville 162 km · 14 °C56 °F · 1,243 mm49 in
- Climate in Huntsville 212 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,396 mm55 in
- Climate in Louisville 238 km · 13 °C56 °F · 1,272 mm50 in
- Climate in Chattanooga 248 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,355 mm53 in
- Climate in Memphis 287 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,357 mm53 in
- Climate in Lexington 302 km · 13 °C55 °F · 1,231 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Clarksville?
July is the warmest month in Clarksville. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Clarksville?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 7 °C (44 °F) and its average low is -3 °C (27 °F).
When does it rain the most in Clarksville?
May is the wettest month with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation. September is the driest with about 88 mm (3.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Clarksville?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.