Best Time to Visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Best time to visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park: April, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Go in April, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 25° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 33° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 65° | 42° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 71° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 84° | 65° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 69° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 66° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 62° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 51° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 61° | 41° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 34° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cumberland Falls State Resort Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg | 90 mi | 61°F | +34°F warmer | 57 in |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 97 mi | 48°F | 43°F cooler | 57 in |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 100 mi | 59°F | about the same | 52 in |
| Louisville | 125 mi | 58°F | about the same | 49 in |
| Asheville | 132 mi | 56°F | 34°F cooler | 34 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 71°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a state park in Kentucky. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is known for a moonbow over the falls.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 39°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is April, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 139 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Chimney Rock State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 3.8°F above the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:30 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 74° / 55°
Overcast · 12% rain · wind 5 mph
🌧️ 62° / 56°
Rain · 57% rain · wind 13 mph
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Quick facts about Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 36°50′18.2″N 84°20′33.7″W (36.8384, -84.3427) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Known for | a moonbow over the falls |
| Local time | 4:30 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | April, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a state park in Kentucky. Its coordinates are 36.8384, -84.3427. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 40% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
April, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:30 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 139 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 221 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, New River Gorge National Park and Hocking Hills State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
