Tennessee Weather Forecast
Tennessee weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Tennessee weather in January
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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.
How Tennessee compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Tennessee.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 80 mi | 59°F | 35°F cooler | 52 in |
| Cumberland Falls State Resort Park | 143 mi | 58°F | 35°F cooler | 50 in |
| Louisville | 155 mi | 58°F | 35°F cooler | 48 in |
| Kentucky | 176 mi | 57°F | 37°F cooler | 47 in |
| Georgia (US) | 215 mi | 63°F | +33°F warmer | 50 in |
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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 2:44 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 2:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
