The weather in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's hot in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2021, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park New York
Average temperature 30°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 105 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 14 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Temperature in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Total precipitation in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the years

Daily UV index in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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It was warm, but not unbearably hot, with an average temperature of 28 degrees. However, there were some unexpected rain showers, so be prepared.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.