We know the question on your mind — how many “April showers” will it take to bring May flowers this year? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in Chattanooga this spring.
Reminder: The first day of spring is Friday, March 20.
Thankfully, we won’t be seeing New Mexico-levels of heat this spring.
Map via NOAA
🌡️ Temperature
This spring, Chattanooga has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than last year’s temps.
🌨️ Precipitation
It’s a toss-up. Chattanooga has equal chances of seeing above-normal or below-normal amounts of rainfall this spring. We’ll err on the side of caution + prepare the umbrellas.
What the rest of March has in store
In Chattanooga, temperatures usually range from the mid-40s to the upper-60s this month. With this change typically comes an average of ~4.5 inches of precipitation.
April showers
April tends to lead the seasonal transition, with temperatures rarely falling below 35°. Make sure you keep an umbrella on hand as you enjoy the longer days — in April, the sun will set past 8 p.m. all month long, but this month also tends to be rainy.
May’s flowers
Historically, temperatures range from the low-60s to the upper-80s during May, bringing moderately hot days with an average UV index of six. So grab your sunblock and prepare to spend a lot of time outdoors before we transition into summer.
