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The climate of the Great Smoky Mountains is humid continental, though many of the lower elevations have a subtropical highland climate. Summers are typically short and relatively cool; in the higher elevations highs in summer are only in the 75 - 80*F (24 - 27*C) range in Boone, North Carolina, while nights cool down into the 50s (around 10 - 15*C.) However, in lower elevations summers tend to be rather hot and humid; highs may breech 90*F (32*C) in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, while nights drop to only the upper 60s and low 70s (21*C); however, highs of 100*F (38*C) and above are extremely rare in the mountain range because of very high elevation. Winters are long, cold, and snowy, with high elevations having highs in the low 40s and high 30s (4*C) at Boone and the upper 40s (around 9*C) in Gatlinburg. Lows almost always drop below freezing; as they can average in the teens (-11*C to -7*C) in Boone and can sometimes fall into the single digits (-18*C to -13*C) and, occasionally, below 0*F (-18*C.)
Precipitation and snow are spread widely throughout the year, with a marked dry season in the winter. Snowfall can vary widely, from flurries to over 120 inches (300 cms) during a major blizzard.
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∙ 8y agoThe average temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park varies dramatically by season and elevation. Higher elevations, such as Clingman's Dome, average about 36 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, and 65 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer for daytime highs. Lower elevations such as Cade's Cove will average about 55 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for daytime highs.
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∙ 8y agoThe lowest recorded temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was -23°F in 1985.
The average temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park varies dramatically by season and elevation. Higher elevations, such as Clingmans Dome, average about 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, and 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer for overnight lows. Lower elevations such as Cades Cove will average about 28 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 58 degrees Fahrenheit for overnight lows.
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Great Smoky Mountains Expressway was created in 1983.
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The Great Smoky Mountains are part of what bigger mountain range?
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What state is the Great Smoky Mountains national park in?
The Great Smoky Mountains border Tennessee and North Carolina.
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gallelio
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no
