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Knoxville Welcomes Sunnier Days Ahead, with Cooler Temperatures and Calm Winds

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Published on January 13, 2025
Knoxville Welcomes Sunnier Days Ahead, with Cooler Temperatures and Calm WindsSource: Google Street View

The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued a forecast indicating a shift from partly cloudy to sunnier skies as the day progresses. According to the latest update, today’s weather will see a gradual change from mostly cloudy conditions to becoming sunny, with a high near 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Calm winds are expected to settle into a westerly direction at around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight, Knoxvillians can expect mostly clear skies, with temperatures dipping to a low of around 18 degrees. Winds will remain gentle, blowing westward at about 5 mph before calming in the evening, as reported by the National Weather Service. The coming days promise continued sunny weather, with temperatures peaking at 36 degrees tomorrow and dropping to a low near 18 by night.

Wednesday’s forecast maintains the sunny trend with the high expected to reach 33 degrees, accompanied by calm wind conditions. As night falls on Wednesday, the National Weather Service anticipates mostly clear skies with a low temperature hovering around 20.

Looking towards the end of the week, the pattern seems to hold steady. Thursday will greet residents with more sunshine and a high near 42, though wind speeds might pick up. Southwest winds are predicted to flow at 5 to 10 mph, with possible gusts as high as 20 mph. Through Thursday night, the sky is expected to remain mostly clear, with a low around 27; calm winds are expected to usher in a peaceful night.

Change arrives on Friday, and while the day might start mostly sunny, there’s a 20 percent chance of rain from the afternoon onwards. Temperatures could climb to nearly 49 degrees. An 80 percent chance of rain is on the radar for Friday night, with a low of around 38.

The weekend forecast suggests a likelihood of rain persisting into Saturday, with overcast conditions and highs still around 49 degrees. The chance of precipitation sticks at 70 percent during the day, dropping to 40 percent by Saturday night, as temperatures fall to about 34. Sunday’s outlook is marginally brighter, with a lingering 20 percent chance of rain and mostly cloudy skies leading to a high near 41.