January Rainfall and Precipitation in Tennessee

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

Tennessee, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Mountain City with 87 mm (3.4 in) of snow/rainfall to high in Athens with 139 mm (5.5 in) of snow/rainfall. The month of January is in the winter season.

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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 January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Tennessee precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Tennessee, the United States of America receive in January?

January in Gatlinburg is marked by substantial snow/rain, totaling an average of 126 mm (5 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.

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

Expect around 15 days rainy days in Gatlinburg during January.

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

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

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

In our database, Athens stands out as having an average snow/rainfall level of 139 mm (5.5 in), making it the wettest location.

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

In our records, Mountain City stands out as the driest city in Tennessee, the United States of America for January, averaging just 87 mm (3.4 in).

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