Weather in Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather is controlled by its elevation as well as its location. The lower areas of the park have generally pleasant springs and falls, moderate winters, and hot and humid summers. Temperatures can be up to 20°F cooler in the upper mountain reaches. Precipitation is high virtually all year at all elevations, with even higher levels at the higher elevations. Most falls as rain, with snows generally not occurring at the lower elevations. The statistics below are taken from Gatlinburg, immediately north of the park.

Current Weather in the Great Smoky Mountains Region

Averages and Records at Great Smoky Mountains

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Record High	Record Low	Avg Precip
January	48	25	81	-18	4.56
February	52	26	85	-13	4.50
March	61	33	86	-6	4.74
April	69	39	92	19	4.22
May	76	49	98	26	5.88
June	82	57	106	33	5.52
July	85	62	105	43	5.82
August	84	60	100	40	4.57
September	79	54	101	27	4.35
October	70	42	94	15	2.67
November	60	33	85	2	4.13
December	51	28	80	-12	4.32

All temperatures are reported in Fahrenheit. All precipitation is reported in inches.