August Rainfall and Precipitation in Tennessee

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tennessee, the United States of America in August.

Tennessee, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Millington with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall to high in Hermitage with 120 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall. During August, summer is in full swing.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Tennessee precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tennessee, the United States of America receive in August?

Gatlinburg often experiences a notable amount of rain in August, with an average of about 106 mm (4.2 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in Tennessee, the United States of America in August?

On average, Gatlinburg has about 14 days days of rain in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Tennessee, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in August in Tennessee, the United States of America?

Hermitage is the wettest city in Tennessee, the United States of America in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 120 mm (4.7 in).

What is the driest city in August in Tennessee, the United States of America?

In our records, Millington stands out as the driest city in Tennessee, the United States of America for August, averaging just 58 mm (2.3 in).

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