Gatlinburg, TN weather in February
In February, Gatlinburg sees highs around 51°F and lows around 29°F: chilly, with frequent rain. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 2.4 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.4 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 49% | 50% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 6:01 pm | 7:05 am / 6:27 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (28 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry February brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202018: average high 60°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2020: 10.8 in
- Driest February2002: 1.2 in
- Highest reading85°F (February 24, 1996)
- Lowest reading-10°F (February 6, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 51°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 29°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +8°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Athens, GA122 mi · high 59°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Knoxville, TN29 mi · high 53°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV209 mi · high 44°F · 13 wet days
How Gatlinburg ranks in February
- Normal high204th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days357th driest of 378
- Comfortable days173rd most of 340
What to pack for Gatlinburg in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 704 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Gatlinburg in February?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -10°F (most recently on February 6, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Gatlinburg in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (10.8 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Gatlinburg in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gatlinburg (44 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Gatlinburg 2 Sw (USC00403420), 2.4 mi SW of the city center, 1,454 ft (164 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (USW00013891), 28 mi WNW of the city center, 962 ft (328 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Asheville Rgnl Airport (USW00003812), 58 mi ESE of the city center, 2,117 ft (827 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (723260-13891), 28 mi WNW of the city center, 970 ft (320 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.