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Tennessee Weather Forecast

Tennessee weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 71°F now🕔 2:28 PM local📅 Best: August and October👥 7.1 million

14-day forecast for Tennessee

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☀️ Clear sky92° / 69°8%11 mph7
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast89° / 66°0%10 mph7
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast90° / 66°8%6 mph7
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 73°9% · 0,0 in7 mph7
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Showers94° / 71°33% · 0,4 in7 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light showers92° / 73°32% · 0,2 in8 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌤️ Mainly clear85° / 68°12%7 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast89° / 68°6%7 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast92° / 69°7%6 mph7
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 75°16% · 0,0 in11 mph7
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Drizzle88° / 72°13% · 0,2 in8 mph6
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Drizzle95° / 72°23% · 0,1 in7 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast96° / 76°26%7 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast89° / 72°16%9 mph7

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 91°F against a August normal of 88°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,6 in).

What this means for Tennessee

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 4°F above the 88°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 77°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 71°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% 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 2:28 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 2:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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