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Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access

35.62718, -83.72660 · 35°37'37.9"N 83°43'35.8"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 74 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 68 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 26 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 29 |
| Precip in | 5.6 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.


Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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