Gatlinburg (TN)
December
Weather in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for December 2026
Your guide to Gatlinburg weather in December - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, Gatlinburg usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
In general, the average temperature in Gatlinburg at the beginning of December is 7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 12.4 °C by the end of December.
Gatlinburg experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 105.2 mm.
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Gatlinburg Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Gatlinburg
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December weather in Gatlinburg day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Overcast | 9° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Light drizzle | 9° /2° | 17.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 |  Light rain shower | 8° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Thundery outbreaks possible | 8° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 |  Cloudy | 7° /-1° | 8.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /-1° | 1.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 7 |  Partly cloudy | 8° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Overcast | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Light rain shower | 13° /3° | 6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 |  Light sleet | 16° /4° | 27.3 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Dec. 11 |  Sunny | 4° /-1° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Overcast | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 9° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Sunny | 10° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Overcast | 14° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Light rain | 12° /6° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 |  Light snow showers | 13° /4° | 6.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Sunny | 8° /0° | 7.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 9° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Partly cloudy | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Overcast | 10° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Partly cloudy | 12° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Partly cloudy | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Light drizzle | 14° /8° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 |  Mist | 16° /7° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Light rain shower | 14° /8° | 7.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Cloudy | 14° /6° | 12.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Light snow showers | 12° /3° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 |  Light snow | 7° /1° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Sunny | 10° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Gatlinburg in December 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 December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Gatlinburg during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Gatlinburg during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 105.2 mm is expected in Gatlinburg during December, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Gatlinburg in December 2026?
Gatlinburg experiences an average snowfall of 0.93 cm during December, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Gatlinburg during December?
The average wind speed in Gatlinburg during December is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Gatlinburg snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Gatlinburg sees 2 snowy days during December, with approximately 0.9 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Gatlinburg
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Typically, Gatlinburg has 10 rainy days in December with a total of 105.2 mm of rainfall.
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