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Weather in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for January 2026

Your guide to Gatlinburg weather in January - trends and predictions

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  • Winter Storm Watch - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Gatlinburg in January is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
    According to Gatlinburg snow forecast for January 2026, 5 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Saturday, January 24.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Gatlinburg shows a warmer trend than usual by 3.2 °F.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Gatlinburg with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 1.1 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Gatlinburg at the beginning of January is 7.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 0 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
12
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
11
Snow days
Average temperatures
5°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Gatlinburg Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
6°
2
Partly cloudy
8°
3
Light freezing rain
8°
4
Partly cloudy
5°
5
Overcast
8°
6
Light rain
10°
7
Light rain shower
6°
8
Partly cloudy
9°
9
Moderate rain at times
11°
10
Light snow showers
8°
11
Sunny
6°
12
Patchy light drizzle
8°
13
Cloudy
8°
14
Light freezing rain
3°
15
Overcast
0°
16
Overcast
3°
17
Freezing fog
5°
18
Patchy moderate snow
4°
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
4°
20
Light snow showers
-4°
21
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
17°
22
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
8°
23
Overcast
1°
24
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
25
Moderate or heavy freezing rain
1°
26
Moderate snow
-6°
27
Sunny
-1°
28
Fog
1°
29
Fog
2°
30
Fog
2°
31
Heavy snow
1°

Temperatures trend during January in Gatlinburg

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January weather in Gatlinburg day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 8° /2° 1.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /0° 8.1 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 6 Light rain
Light rain
 10° /0° 6.1 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 7 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 6° /1° 1 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 11° /3° 13.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 8° /1° 29.1 mm 5.3 cm
Jan. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-1° 1 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 12 Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 8° /-4° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-2° 3.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 3.7 mm 2.7 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-7° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 17 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 5° /-8° 2.3 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 18 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 4° /-7° 9.9 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 19 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 4° /-6° 3.9 mm 1 cm
Jan. 20 Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 -4° /-10° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /-9° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-4° 3.6 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy freezing rain
Moderate or heavy freezing rain
 1° /-1° 34.1 mm 5.3 cm
Jan. 26 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -6° /-19° 3.2 mm 2.3 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-22° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Fog
Fog
 1° /-18° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 29 Fog
Fog
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Fog
Fog
 2° /-4° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-11° 6.3 mm 2.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Gatlinburg in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Gatlinburg forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Gatlinburg in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Gatlinburg during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 5° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Gatlinburg during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 115.2 mm is expected in Gatlinburg during January, occurring over more than 8 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Gatlinburg in January 2026?

Gatlinburg experiences an average snowfall of 17.505 cm during January, occurring over 11 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Gatlinburg during January?

The average wind speed in Gatlinburg during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Gatlinburg snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Gatlinburg’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Gatlinburg sees 11 snowy days during January, with approximately 17.5 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Gatlinburg

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Gatlinburgs January weather 💧
Typically, Gatlinburg has 8 rainy days in January with a total of 115.2 mm of rainfall.

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