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

What can you expect from the weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Great Smoky Mountains National Park typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 14 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 147 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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