Weather in Clarksville, Tennessee
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:51 AM
- Moonset
- 1:16 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Clarksville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Clarksville's warmest temperatures (~80°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~37°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in May (5.6 inches) and drops to its lowest point in September (3.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 4.0″ | 8 |
| February | 41° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| March | 50° | 4.8″ | 8 |
| April | 59° | 5.0″ | 8 |
| May | 68° | 5.6″ | 8 |
| June | 76° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| July | 80° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| August | 79° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| September | 72° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| November | 48° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| December | 41° | 4.9″ | 8 |
Regional context
Clarksville belongs to the humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this cohort.
Similar climates: Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Murfreesboro, TN.
Naturalist notes
Late April often brings the first blooms of dogwood trees as temperatures stabilize after the last spring frost.
May marks the peak of warbler migration, when dozens of species pass through Tennessee's forests on their journey north.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Clarksville?
- Clarksville's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Clarksville?
- May is the wettest month with about 5.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 54 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Clarksville?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Clarksville?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 37°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Clarksville?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Clarksville get?
- Clarksville averages about 84 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Clarksville?
- Clarksville's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Clarksville, Tennessee sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 37°F while July averages 80°F — a 42°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Clarksville receives about 54 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 84 rainy days.
Geography determines the city's weather patterns through its latitude (36.6°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.