Gatlinburg Weather Forecast
Gatlinburg weather: 79°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Gatlinburg
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 17 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 0,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Gatlinburg
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16-day forecast for Gatlinburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 64° | 5% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 72° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 69° | 40% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 66° | 29% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 68° | 22% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 71° | 22% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 72° | 31% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 73° | 37% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 74° | 34% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 73° | 37% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 74° | 43% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 67° | 52% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 64° | 58% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 64° | 61% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 61° | 51% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 67° | 52% | 9 mph | 7 |
What this means for Gatlinburg
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 2.7°F above the 84°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 72°F.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35.7143, -83.5102. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Gatlinburg right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?
June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gatlinburg, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gatlinburg in?
Gatlinburg observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:30 PM.
How many people live in Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg has a population of approximately 3.900.
What is the nearest airport to Gatlinburg?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 152 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 179 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Gatlinburg?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park and Congaree National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
