January weather forecast
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Weather in January

The onset of the new year in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park finds an enduring air of winter. Temperatures remain relatively low, and the conditions may warrant insulating gear for outdoor activities. With daylight hours just breaching the double digits, sunlight is limited and the UV index remains at a modest 3 units. There's a notable amount of snow during this time, with January average snowfall contribution being the third highest around the year at about 16.6" (422mm). Evenings bring a mix of starlit skies and white, snowy grounds providing mystic landscapes for winter enthusiasts.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Rainfall

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, during January, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 72.13" (1832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in January, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 16.57" (421mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27 snowfall days, and 81.5" (2070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 37°F (2.8°C) at the peak and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37°F (2.8°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) respectively.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout January, 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 16.57" (421mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average temperature in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°F).

Average rainfall in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average rainfall in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 6.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (7.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (4.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September, October and November (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average snowfall in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 16.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Average UV index in January - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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