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Tennessee Weather Forecast

Tennessee weather: 43°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 43°F now🕔 5:12 PM local📅 Best: August and October👥 7.1 million

Will it rain in Tennessee?

No - rain is unlikely in Tennessee today.

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

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,5 in).

16-day forecast for Tennessee

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23🌥️ Fog75° / 43°0%6 mph5
Sat, Oct 24☁️ Overcast77° / 46°1%9 mph5
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast76° / 56°0%5 mph5
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast74° / 57°0%4 mph4
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast72° / 58°0%3 mph3
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast78° / 59°0%4 mph4
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast76° / 58°1%8 mph4
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Drizzle76° / 58°1% · 0,1 in7 mph3
Sat, Oct 31🌧️ Showers64° / 61°29% · 1,3 in9 mph0
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 63°38% · 0,0 in7 mph1
Mon, Nov 2🌧️ Showers75° / 60°23% · 0,2 in3 mph4
Tue, Nov 3⛈️ Violent showers75° / 63°39% · 1,5 in10 mph2
Wed, Nov 4⛈️ Violent showers79° / 65°34% · 2,8 in10 mph3
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light showers77° / 65°20% · 0,4 in9 mph3
Fri, Nov 6🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 63°23% · 0,0 in8 mph4
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast76° / 59°23%7 mph4

What this means for Tennessee

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°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
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • 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 43°F (6°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 91% and wind is 3 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 5:12 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 October 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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