Elizabethton, TN has a temperate climate with warm springs and summers. Winters in the region are mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The area experiences moderate precipitation throughout the year, though spring and summer tend to be slightly more wet than the fall and winter months. Elizabethton is situated in the Appalachian Mountains so it can experience occasional snowfall during the winter season. Additionally, Elizabethton is located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing can be enjoyed year-round.
Elizabethton, Tennessee gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elizabethton averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Elizabethton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elizabethton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 135 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year