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The weather in October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's warm in October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 2019, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park New York
Average temperature 23°C 21°C
Max. temperature 26°C 26°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 67 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 9 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,9 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 23°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°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 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October 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 October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Daily Snowfall in October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Snowfall in October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park per year

Daily UV index in October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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The fall colors were beautiful and the temperatures were mild. Sometimes there was fog. Great time to visit!— 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.