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Retirement Living In Smith County - Tennessee


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Area Description

Smith County is located at the base of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee and is geographically blessed with some of the most scenic vistas to be found in Tennessee. A comfortable drive from Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga, the county hosts a panoramic view of the Cumberland River from the historic Cordell Hull Bridge.

Smith County is southern hospitality with its beautiful scenic countryside, rural roads that wind around majestic hills, rivers, lakes and creeks with great fishing and hunting. It is home to the best food that you will ever put in your mouth and the quaintest and most serene places to visit and lodge. We welcome you to visit with us to relax, take your time and really look at the area’s natural beauty.

Smith County boasts a wide variety of business and industry. Its three major towns – Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville – are each growing by leaps and bounds. Smith County received its 34th consecutive Governor’s Three Star Award in September of 2016.

Includes Cities/Towns: Carthage, Gordonsville, Hartsville/trousdale County, South Carthage, Tennessee) Profile - Homes.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Smith County, Tennessee?

For those of you that retire in Smith County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Smith County such as a visit to a museum or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Smith County!

Summertime in Smith County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the mid 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Smith County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°
 Feb  30 F°  41 F°  51 F°
 Mar  37 F°  49 F°  61 F°
 Apr  45 F°  58 F°  70 F°
 May  55 F°  66 F°  78 F°
 Jun  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Jul  68 F°  78 F°  89 F°
 Aug  66 F°  77 F°  89 F°
 Sep  59 F°  71 F°  83 F°
 Oct  47 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Nov  39 F°  50 F°  62 F°
 Dec  30 F°  40 F°  50 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  21  0
 Feb  0  17  0
 Mar  0  10  0
 Apr  0  2  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  7  0  0
 Jul  14  0  0
 Aug  13  0  0
 Sep  4  0  0
 Oct  0  2  0
 Nov  0  8  0
 Dec  0  19  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  10  29 %
 Feb  4 "  10  31 %
 Mar  5 "  11  37 %
 Apr  4 "  10  44 %
 May  6 "  11  56 %
 Jun  4 "  10  65 %
 Jul  5 "  10  69 %
 Aug  4 "  8  67 %
 Sep  4 "  7  61 %
 Oct  3 "  7  49 %
 Nov  4 "  9  40 %
 Dec  5 "  10  32 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  2 "  1  1
 Feb  1 "  1  1
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
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