Pigeon Forge weather in January (Tennessee, United States of America)

How is the weather in Pigeon Forge in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Pigeon Forge generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Pigeon Forge in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 134 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pigeon Forge. October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pigeon Forge climate page with graphs.

 

Pigeon Forge, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 134 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Knoxville, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January 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 Pigeon Forge in January?

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 January.

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

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