November weather forecast
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Moving into November, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares for the transition from fall to winter. The snowfall average increases marginally from 1.9" (48mm) in October to 6.1" (155mm), providing the earliest signs of the winter season. Shortened daylight hours induce a serene atmosphere, ideal for appreciating the quiet beauty of the Park. Visitors can seize the opportunity to enjoy the last displays of fall's color before winter cloaks the park in white.

Temperature

As November commences in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a moderate 57°F (13.9°C) in October to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Great Smoky Mountains National Park records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in November.

Rainfall

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, during November, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in November, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 6.1" (155mm) of snow. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 27 days and aggregates up to 81.5" (2070mm) of snow.

Daylight

In November, the average length of the day is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:38 pm EDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EDT to EST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EST to EDT.

Sunshine

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, the average sunshine in November is 5h.

UV index

In November, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In November, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.