Tennessee Weather Forecast
Tennessee weather: 86°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Tennessee is a state in United States. Tennessee is a US state with its capital at Nashville. It has a population of about 7.1 million. The capital is Nashville.
Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Tennessee with clear sky. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 69°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Tennessee is August 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 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 3.2°F above the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Tennessee today at 9.9/10. 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 Tennessee right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:16 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Tennessee
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 69° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 65° | 3% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 12% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 69° | 29% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 70° | 29% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 71° | 10% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 71° | 4% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 72° | 7% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 71° | 10% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 73° | 12% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 74° | 23% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 93° / 73° | 23% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 79° / 71° | 26% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 67° | 26% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 65° | 26% | 6 mph | 7 |
Climate in Tennessee 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 | 44° | 27° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 56° | 36° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 67° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 55° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 78° | 61° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 69° | 6,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 73° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 88° | 70° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 64° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 74° | 54° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 45° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 37° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Tennessee
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Air quality and pollen in Tennessee
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Tennessee
Go in August 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.
Weather by national park in Tennessee
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Tennessee
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Tennessee
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Tennessee
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tennessee?
Tennessee is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 36.1627, -86.7816. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Tennessee right now?
It is currently 86°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 51% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Tennessee?
August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Tennessee, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:16 PM.
How many people live in Tennessee?
Tennessee has a population of approximately 7.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Tennessee?
The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 6 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 219 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Tennessee?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
What places are in Tennessee?
Tennessee covers 5 places in this atlas, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Memphis, Nashville and Davidson County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 7:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
