Local Weather Forecast for Planning Your Vacation to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains!
Gatlinburg TN & Pigeon Forge TN Weather

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Nothing can ruin a great Smoky Mountains vacation like unexpected weather conditions.  The key is to be prepared and have several options for family fun or large group activities in place so that no matter what Mother Nature has to say, you'll have the spectacular Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge Tennessee vacation that you hoped for.  Outdoor recreation AND rainy day activities await in the Smokies.  Plan ahead and have a great time!

10-Day Local Weather Forecast
Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge,
Smoky Mountains, Tennessee

Average Smoky Mountain Climate

Tennessee has a temperate climate with short, mild winters. The average winter snowfall is 12 inches.

Cool fall temperatures bring crisp air and brilliant fall colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the Smoky Mountains to experience the fall foliage.

Spring comes in early March bringing flowering trees and shrubs, and warmer weather.  Our average Spring brings temperatures between 45 & 70 degrees.

Summer arrives in the Smokies by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape hot summers as the air is cooler at higher elevations.  Learn to make your own predictions!
Gatlinburg Weather Forecast for Temperature and Precipitation for 10-Day in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountains Tennessee. Image by weather.com
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Southeast US Weather Predictions
per The Farmer's Almanac

May 2013
8-11: Widespread thunderstorms. 12-15: Clearing.  16-19: Showers for most of the Southeast, then clear.  20-23: Fair weather.  24-27: Thunder-storms quickly sweep the Southeast.
28-31: Scattered thunderstorms.

June 2013
1-3: Sultry.  4-7: Thunderstorms from Gulf Coast to Carolinas.  8-11: Mostly fair, dry.
12-15: Scattered thunderstorms, then fair.
16-19: Hot, steamy.  20-23rd: Showers from Georgia through the Carolinas, then clearing.
24-27: Scattered thunderstorms.  28-30: Fair, hot, oppressively humid.

Monthly Average
Temperatures and Precipitation [Inches]

Month

High

Low

2011

January

48

21

4.8

February

53

24

4.2

March

61

30

5.3

April

69

37

4.2

May

76

46

5.5

June

82

54

5.8

July

86

58

6.0

August

85

57

4.5

September

80

50

4.2

October

71

38

2.8

November

61

30

3.8

December

51

24

4.3

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Gatlinburg TN weather, Pigeon Forge weather & local weather forecast for the Great Smoky Mountains area of East Tennessee.  When planning your Gatlinburg vacation or Pigeon Forge getaway, be sure to include alternate Gatlinburg attractions and Pigeon Forge fun into your vacation schedule just in case Mother Nature and local weather conditions have something else in mind.  Gatlinburgtnweather.com offers resources for outdoor recreation, indoor rainy day activity, and even all weather fun rain or shine!  No matter what the season or temperature, cloudy or clear skies, there are plenty of things to do in the Smoky Mountains National Park area including many free local festivals and seasonal 2013 events.
10-day local weather forecast and climate synopsis courtesy of the weather channel .com.