November weather forecast
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Moving into November, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares for the transition from fall to winter. The snowfall average increases marginally from 1.9" (48mm) in October to 6.1" (155mm), providing the earliest signs of the winter season. Shortened daylight hours induce a serene atmosphere, ideal for appreciating the quiet beauty of the Park. Visitors can seize the opportunity to enjoy the last displays of fall's color before winter cloaks the park in white.

Temperature

As Great Smoky Mountains National Park enters November, the average high-temperature decreases from the a mild 57°F (13.9°C) of October to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). During the nights in November, an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) is observed.

Rainfall

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in November, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 6.65" (169mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 72.13" (1832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In November, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout November, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27 snowfall days, and 81.5" (2070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in November is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:38 pm EDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EST to EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in November is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in November translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.