Updated October 2026
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Weather by Month
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 48°F and an average low of 26°F. July is the wettest month, with about 5 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 2.9 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 3.5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Andrew Johnson National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
87°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
26°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
5.0 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
2.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Andrew Johnson by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 2.2 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 52°F | 28°F | 3.8 in | 2.9 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 60°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 70°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 78°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 84°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 87°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 87°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 82°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 72°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 60°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 51°F | 29°F | 4.1 in | 1.0 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 46.5 in | 7.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00403679, 3.5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Andrew Johnson is at that time of year.
Andrew Johnson weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 48°F in January, between 51°F in December and 52°F in February, with average lows between 26°F and 29°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 11.4 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 6.1 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 60°F in March to 78°F in May, with average lows between 34°F and 52°F. Together the three months average 12.7 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 1.4 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 84°F in June to 87°F in August, with average lows between 61°F and 65°F. Together the three months average 13.7 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 82°F in September to 60°F in November, with average lows between 33°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 8.7 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.2 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
There are four distinct seasons in East Tennessee, but temperature and weather conditions can vary widely within those seasons. Spring and Fall are generally pleasant with frequent rain showers. Summer and Winter ranges can be extreme. The President's Homestead is not climate controlled and may be closed at times during excessive highs or lows in the summer and winter.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Andrew Johnson
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 36.16°N, 82.84°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Andrew Johnson National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. May is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Andrew Johnson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 65°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, with an average low of 26°F and an average high of 48°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 5 inches of precipitation. October is the driest, at about 2.7 inches. The station records about 46.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.5 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 7.7 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 2.9 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 5 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00403679), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.