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

Monthly Average
Temperatures and Precipitation [Inches]

Month

High

Low

2009

January

48

21

4.1

February

53

24

2.9

March

61

30

2.7

April

69

37

2.7

May

76

46

7.5

June

82

54

2.1

July

86

58

4.3

August

85

57

5.2

September

80

50

6.1

October

71

38

5.9

November

61

30

3.5

December

51

24

5.6
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, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville
Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
Gatlinburg Weather Forecast for Temperature and Precipitation for 10-Day in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountains Tennessee. Image by weather.com

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!

Southeast US Weather Predictions
per The Farmer's Almanac

January 2012
24-27: Storminess, then fair & cooler conditions.  28-31: Showers.

February 2012
1-3: Few showers then fair.  4-7: Mild days, cool nights.  8-11: Wet snow.
12-15: Wet weather, then fair skies, milder.
16-19: Unsettled.
20-23: Wet snow then fair.
24-29: Showery, then fair, milder.

Think you can predict the weather?  Want to learn about nature's weather predictors?
Visit here to read
"Smoky Mountain Weather Lore"

For a little 'sunshine' any day of the week, check out the verses by our resident local yokel, Jerry Ison.  Most of the time he's pretty clever....the rest of the time he just thinks he is.   Read on!

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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 2011-2012 events.
10-day local weather forecast and climate synopsis courtesy of the weather channel .com.