City in Tennessee

Nashville Weather Forecast

Nashville weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 74°F now🕔 7:39 AM local📅 Best: August and October👥 690.000

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Sep 19

🌦️ 95° / 77°

Light drizzle · 9% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Sep 20

🌦️ 97° / 73°

Light drizzle · 4% rain · wind 8 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 8.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.7
Outdoors9.7
Beach day8.6
Swimming8.9
Hiking9.4
Running8.7
Cycling9.7
Camping9.5
Fishing8.9
Photography8.4
Stargazing9.7
Family time9.7
Driving9.6
Flying out9.6

Active alerts for Nashville

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 10:24PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Issued by NWS Nashville TN
⚠️Thu, Sep 17: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Sep 18: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Sep 20: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Sep 21: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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 Nashville?

Nashville is a city in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 36.1627, -86.7816. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Nashville right now?

It is currently 74°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nashville?

August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Nashville, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nashville in?

Nashville observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:39 AM.

How many people live in Nashville?

Nashville has a population of approximately 690.000.

What is the nearest airport to Nashville?

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 Nashville?

Popular options include Mammoth Cave National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

What places are in Nashville?

Nashville covers 3 places in this atlas, including Nashville International Airport, ZIP Code 37203 and Area Code 615.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 September 17, 2026 at 7:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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