Murfreesboro, Tennessee Weather
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Murfreesboro weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Clear——87°58°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——88°62°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——84°65°-4°
- SundayJun 7Overcast33%—82°68°-2°
- MondayJun 8Heavy Showers61%0.61″78°67°-4°
- TuesdayJun 9Drizzle43%0.01″78°67°0°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle33%—79°64°+1°
Ozone at AQI 61 now. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). With UV 9.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 73 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 61 now. With UV 9.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 73 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 61
- UV peak
- 9.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 73
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:01 AM
- Moonset
- 1:59 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Murfreesboro at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 6°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 22 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Murfreesboro
SPC has placed Murfreesboro in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Murfreesboro's warmest temperatures (~79°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~38°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in June (5.7 inches) and drops to its lowest point in October (3.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 4.7″ | 8 |
| February | 41° | 4.9″ | 7 |
| March | 49° | 5.3″ | 9 |
| April | 58° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 4.9″ | 8 |
| June | 75° | 5.7″ | 9 |
| July | 79° | 5.0″ | 8 |
| August | 78° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| September | 72° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| October | 60° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| November | 49° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| December | 41° | 5.5″ | 8 |
Regional context
Murfreesboro falls within a humid subtropical climate region that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities.
Similar climates: Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Clarksville, TN.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Murfreesboro's gardens and woodlands.
Redbud trees burst into purple-pink bloom across the city during early March, often before their heart-shaped leaves emerge.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Murfreesboro?
- Murfreesboro's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Murfreesboro?
- June is the wettest month with about 5.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 56 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Murfreesboro?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Murfreesboro?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Murfreesboro?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Murfreesboro get?
- Murfreesboro averages about 87 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Murfreesboro?
- Murfreesboro's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Murfreesboro, Tennessee sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 38°F while July averages 79°F, creating a 41°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Murfreesboro receives about 56 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 87 rainy days.
Latitude (35.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.