Weather in August
Temperature
At the onset of August, Great Smoky Mountains National Park records an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 70°F (21.1°C), showing little deviation from the preceding month. The month of August records an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee.Rainfall
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, during August, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there are 123 rainfall days, and 72.13" (1832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 28min.On the first day of August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the average sunshine in August is 8h.UV index
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, an average UV index of 9 transforms into the following instructions:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Average temperature in August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average high temperature in August: 70°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 August: 55°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 August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average rainfall in August: 4.5"
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 August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average rainfall days in August: 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 August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
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 August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 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 August /
Average sunshine in August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
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 August: 8h
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 August
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
- Average UV index in August: 9
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).
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
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