Gatlinburg, TN weather in November
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Gatlinburg in November, with highs near 58°F and lows near 34°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 5:38 pm | 7:24 am / 5:20 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 9.9 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 November day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- Noon54°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport (28 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 63% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry November brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 68°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 53°F
- Wettest November2003: 7.1 in
- Driest November2001: 1.1 in
- Highest reading83°F (November 5, 2003)
- Lowest reading13°F (November 24, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 58°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Athens, GA122 mi · high 65°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Athens, GA122 mi · high 65°F · 8 wet days
How Gatlinburg ranks in November
- Normal high195th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days336th driest of 378
- Comfortable days147th most of 341
What to pack for Gatlinburg in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 574 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Gatlinburg in November?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 13°F (most recently on November 24, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Gatlinburg in November?
About 12 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Gatlinburg in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.2 in.
Is November a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
November ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gatlinburg (55 out of 100). It has about 10 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.