Weather in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—85°64°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—91°63°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—90°65°
- TuesdayMay 19Heavy Drizzle23%85°69°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Showers77%83°65°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle64%80°64°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle58%79°67°
- PM 2.5
- 6.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.4 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 96.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:49 AM
- Moonset
- 1:10 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Murfreesboro at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 74°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 22 (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
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Murfreesboro's warmest temperatures (~79°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~38°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in June (5.7 inches) and drops to its lowest point in October (3.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 4.7″ | 8 |
| February | 41° | 4.9″ | 7 |
| March | 49° | 5.3″ | 9 |
| April | 58° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 4.9″ | 8 |
| June | 75° | 5.7″ | 9 |
| July | 79° | 5.0″ | 8 |
| August | 78° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| September | 72° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| November | 49° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| December | 41° | 5.5″ | 8 |
Regional context
Murfreesboro falls within a humid subtropical climate region that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities.
Similar climates: Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Clarksville, TN.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Murfreesboro's gardens and woodlands.
Redbud trees burst into purple-pink bloom across the city during early March, often before their heart-shaped leaves emerge.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Murfreesboro?
- Murfreesboro's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Murfreesboro?
- June is the wettest month with about 5.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 56 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Murfreesboro?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Murfreesboro?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Murfreesboro?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Murfreesboro get?
- Murfreesboro averages about 87 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Murfreesboro?
- Murfreesboro'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
Murfreesboro, Tennessee sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 38°F while July averages 79°F, creating a 41°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Murfreesboro receives about 56 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 87 rainy days.
Latitude (35.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.