Oak Ridge weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (65°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Oak Ridge sits 262 m (860 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Oak Ridge weather
Is it raining in Oak Ridge right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Oak Ridge this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–24° and lows of 11–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Oak Ridge lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Oak Ridge?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Oak Ridge weather by month
When is the best time to visit Oak Ridge?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Oak Ridge is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (45°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Oak Ridge?
July is the wettest month, with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 86 mm (3.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Oak Ridge?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F).
Does Oak Ridge have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 146 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months