Murfreesboro weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 28°F. It gets 56 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 2 inches of snow. Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 89 times a year. The most comfortable months are September to October.
Best time to visit Murfreesboro
For comfortable weather, go in September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 0.8 in | 8 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| February | 53°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 0.7 in | 7 | 0 | 18 | cool |
| March | 61°F | 37°F | 5.3 in | 0.4 in | 9 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| April | 71°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| June | 86°F | 64°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| September | 84°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| October | 73°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| November | 61°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| December | 51°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in | 8 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| Year | 70°F avg | 47°F avg | 55.9 in | 2.2 in | 87 | 48 | 89 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Murfreesboro 5 N, TN (USC00406371), 5.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Murfreesboro
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 43m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 35m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:31 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:05 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 41 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 am | 4:55 pm | 10h 00m |
| February | 6:32 am | 5:27 pm | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:53 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:12 am | 7:19 pm | 13h 06m |
| May | 5:40 am | 7:44 pm | 14h 04m |
| June | 5:29 am | 8:03 pm | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:41 am | 8:01 pm | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:04 am | 7:34 pm | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:28 am | 6:52 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:52 am | 6:09 pm | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:22 am | 4:38 pm | 10h 16m |
| December | 6:48 am | 4:32 pm | 9h 44m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Murfreesboro with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Murfreesboro getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Murfreesboro.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Murfreesboro?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Murfreesboro?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F and highs of 48°F.
What is the rainiest month in Murfreesboro?
June gets the most precipitation, 5.7 inches on average. October is the driest at 3.5 inches.
Does it snow in Murfreesboro?
Yes. Murfreesboro averages 2 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Murfreesboro?
For comfortable weather, September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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