Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather in February (United States of America)

Is February a good time to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -6°C.

Precipitation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 147 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Great Smoky Mountains National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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