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Great Smoky Mountains weather in January 2026

United States of America

Great Smoky Mountains weather in January 2026

 

Day

8 °C

 

Night

-4 °C

 

Precipitation

114 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

12 days

in month

 

Daylight

10 hours

average

 

Sunshine

5 hours

average

 

Humidity

71 %

 

Day

8 °C

 

Night

-4 °C

 

Precipitation

114 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

12 days

in month

 

Daylight

10 hours

average

 

Sunshine

5 hours

average

 

Humidity

71 %

Overview: Great Smoky Mountains
In January in Great Smoky Mountains, the average air temperature ranges from 8 °C (46 °F) during the day to -4 °C (25 °F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 114 mm (4.49 in).

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In January in Great Smoky Mountains, the average air temperature ranges from 8 °C (46 °F) during the day to -4 °C (25 °F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 114 mm (4.49 in).

Are there good conditions to visit in Great Smoky Mountains in January?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Great Smoky Mountains. Since Great Smoky Mountains is a region with winter sports possibilities, then January can be suitable to visit for this purpose. A relatively low temperature of 8 °C (46 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -4 °C (25 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

What is the temperature in Great Smoky Mountains during the day in January?

The average daily temperature in Great Smoky Mountains in January is 8 °C (46 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in January in Great Smoky Mountains?

There are 12 days, which are rainy in Great Smoky Mountains in January, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.7 days of the week, or in general - 39 % days.

What is the rainfall intensity in Great Smoky Mountains in January?

In Great Smoky Mountains in January, there is 114 mm (4.49 in) rainfall, which means on average 4 mm (0.15 in) rainfall per day.

Can I expect a freeze in January in Great Smoky Mountains?

It is possible that it will be freezing in Great Smoky Mountains in January, night temperatures will be -4 °C (25 °F) on average.

Is there a wet season in Great Smoky Mountains in January?

No, there is no wet season in Great Smoky Mountains in January - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.

Is Great Smoky Mountains rainier in January than in February?

No, in January in Great Smoky Mountains it does not rain more than in February.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Great Smoky Mountains in January?

The length of daylight in January in Great Smoky Mountains is 10 hours.

How windy is Great Smoky Mountains in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Great Smoky Mountains in January is 4.

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