LeConte_Lodge_Weather_Considerations_0004.pdf
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This document is a climatological reference table providing environmental factors for a location at 6,593 feet elevation, likely within or near Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). The table presents monthly weather conditions and visitor data relevant for planning outdoor operations, facility maintenance, or project scheduling.
Temperature ranges from average highs of approximately 33°F in January to 66°F in July and August, with corresponding lows from 17°F to 50°F. Wind conditions vary seasonally, with average speeds ranging from 6 to 11 mph, and gusts typically between 20 and 50+ mph depending on season and weather patterns such as cold fronts and thunderstorms. Annual precipitation totals approximately 78 inches, distributed across 12 to 17 precipitation days per month, with highest precipitation in June and July (7.3 to 8.7 inches). Seasonal variations include approximately 13 to 20 dry days and 13 to 20 clear or mostly clear days monthly. Daylight hours range from 9 hours 47 minutes in January to 14 hours 32 minutes in July. Park visitor traffic peaks during summer months (June through October), with highest visitation in July at approximately 1.61 million visitors and lowest in January at approximately 459,600 visitors. This data supports planning for facility operations, contractor scheduling, safety protocols for work in high-wind conditions, and resource allocation based on seasonal visitor volumes.
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FACTORS TO CONSIDER 6,593 ft elevation
Month Avg High
(°F) Avg Low
(°F) Avg Wind
Speed (mph) Wind Gusts
Total Precipitation
(inches)
Avg Precip Days
Approx. Avg Dry Days
Approx Clear/Mostly
Clear Days
Approx % of Sky Clear / Mostly Clear / Partly
Cloudy
Average Approximate
Daylight Hours
GSMNP Approx.
Visitors
January ~33 °F ~17 °F ~10 mph ~30–50+, Strong fronts & storms can push gusts high
~6.6″ ~13.6 ~17–18 ~14 days ~45% ~9 h 47 min ~459,600
February ~35 °F ~19 °F ~11 mph ~30–50+, Strong fronts & storms can push gusts high
~6.1″ ~12.2 ~15–16 ~13–14 days ~46% ~10 h 25 min ~506,700
March ~42 °F ~25 °F ~11 mph ~30–50+, Strong fronts & storms can push gusts high
~6.3″ ~13.2 ~17–18 ~15 days ~49% ~11 h 22 min ~880,000
April ~50 °F ~32 °F ~11 mph ~25–40, Strong winds possible, especially cold fronts
~8.3″ ~13.5 ~16–17 ~16 days ~53% ~12 h 33 min ~1,026,800
May ~57 °F ~41 °F ~9 mph ~25–40, Strong winds possible, especially cold fronts
~5.9″ ~16.0 ~15 ~16 days ~52% ~13 h 36 min ~1,229,600
June ~63 °F ~48 °F ~8 mph ~20-40, Thunderstorm gusts likely;
generally lighter background winds
~7.3″ ~16.9 ~13–14 ~16–17 days ~54% ~14 h 24 min ~1,545,900
July ~66 °F ~50 °F ~8 mph ~20-40, Thunderstorm gusts likely;
generally lighter background winds
~8.7″ ~17.6 ~13–14 ~17–18 days ~56% ~14 h 32 min ~1,609,700
August ~66 °F ~50 °F ~6 mph ~20-40, Thunderstorm gusts likely;
generally lighter background winds
~6.3″ ~15.5 ~15–16 ~19 days ~63% ~13 h 58 min ~1,289,400
September ~62 °F ~45 °F ~6 mph ~25-45, Cold fronts bring stronger gusts in later months
~5.1″ ~12.1 ~18–19 ~19–20 days ~65% ~12 h 58 min ~1,307,900
October ~54–55 °F ~36 °F ~7 mph ~25-45, Cold fronts bring stronger gusts in later months
~6.8″ ~10.8 ~20 ~19 days ~63% ~11 h 52 min ~1,704,900
November ~44 °F ~27 °F ~8 mph ~25-45, Cold fronts bring stronger gusts in later months
~5.4″ ~10.4 ~19–20 ~17 days ~55% ~10 h 45 min ~975,800
December ~38 °F ~23 °F ~9 mph ~30–50+, Strong fronts & storms can push gusts high
~7.6″ ~12.7 ~18–19 ~14 days ~46% ~9 h 56 min ~761,300
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