Middlesboro, United States experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Middlesboro, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Middlesboro, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Feb–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.9/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 11°C
Feels Like 20°C / 10°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 114 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 8 days
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
0°C
January
Avg High8°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
8days
October
Avg High22°C
Avg Low12°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:17
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 20:56
Live conditions—
Middlesboro on the map · live conditions
Middlesboro, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Middlesboro
- Population
- 10.7K
- Elevation
- 348 m
- Coordinates
- 36.61°, -83.72°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 0°C . Feb: 12°C / 3°C . Mar: 16°C / 6°C . Apr: 20°C / 9°C . May: 24°C / 15°C . Jun: 28°C / 19°C . Jul: 30°C / 21°C . Aug: 29°C / 20°C . Sep: 27°C / 18°C . Oct: 22°C / 12°C . Nov: 15°C / 6°C . Dec: 10°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 118 mm. Feb: 169 mm. Mar: 118 mm. Apr: 110 mm. May: 130 mm. Jun: 104 mm. Jul: 118 mm. Aug: 116 mm. Sep: 90 mm. Oct: 89 mm. Nov: 84 mm. Dec: 119 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 69%. May: 77%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -3°C | Jan · 0°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 206 mm | Feb · 169 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 0°C | 5°C / -4°C | 12days (118 mm) Wet | 5.8h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 12°C / 3°C | 10°C / 0°C | 14days (169 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 11days (118 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 9°C | 19°C / 7°C | 12days (110 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 69% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 15°C | 13days (130 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 12days (104 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 16days (118 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 20°C | 33°C / 23°C | 14days (116 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 18°C | 29°C / 19°C | 9days (90 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 8days (89 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 15°C / 6°C | 13°C / 3°C | 8days (84 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / 3°C | 8°C / -1°C | 11days (119 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Middlesboro are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Middlesboro, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Middlesboro is July, with average daytime highs of 30°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Middlesboro is January, with average overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Middlesboro is February, averaging 169mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Middlesboro runs through July, February, August, May, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Middlesboro.
Middlesboro receives approximately 105 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Middlesboro.
The least favorable months to visit Middlesboro are January, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Middlesboro is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Middlesboro is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Middlesboro receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Middlesboro are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Middlesboro averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Middlesboro is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Middlesboro has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Middlesboro ranges from 10°C (50°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Middlesboro. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Middlesboro, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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