Gatlinburg, TN weather in October
In October, Gatlinburg sees highs around 69°F and lows around 44°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 10 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 7:18 pm | 7:55 am / 6:39 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 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 October day
- 6 am52°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 51°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 50°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 51°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 30%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry October brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 77°F
- Coolest October2012: average high 66°F
- Wettest October2015: 6.2 in
- Driest October2000: 0.08 in
- Highest reading89°F (October 4, 2019)
- Lowest reading25°F (October 27, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 69°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 18 | 10 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Chattanooga, TN111 mi · high 74°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Athens, GA122 mi · high 75°F · 7 wet days
How Gatlinburg ranks in October
- Normal high211th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days282nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days25th most of 340
What to pack for Gatlinburg in October
- Layers – afternoons near 69°F but nights near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 12. All frost dates for Gatlinburg.
Heating and cooling
October has 282 heating degree days and 14 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Gatlinburg in October?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 25°F (most recently on October 27, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Gatlinburg in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.08 in).
Is October a good time to visit Gatlinburg?
October ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Gatlinburg (68 out of 100). It has about 18 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.