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Chattanooga, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamilton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
182,832
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$61,028
Median Income
$40,040 per capita
$259,200
Home Value
$314,306 Zillow
$1,155
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
294 sunny days/yr
1,070
Violent Crime/100K
5,557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,028 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,155/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,070 violent crimes/100K (182% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Chattanooga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 144.6 sq mi (374.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0660°N, 85.2484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Chattanooga has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").