Weather in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:49 AM
- Moonset
- 1:12 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Goodlettsville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 25 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Goodlettsville's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~38°F). Rainfall peaks in March (5.4 inches) and bottoms out in August (3.7 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 4.7″ | 16 |
| February | 42° | 4.6″ | 15 |
| March | 50° | 5.4″ | 18 |
| April | 60° | 4.8″ | 16 |
| May | 68° | 5.3″ | 18 |
| June | 75° | 4.3″ | 14 |
| July | 79° | 4.3″ | 14 |
| August | 78° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| September | 72° | 4.2″ | 14 |
| October | 60° | 3.8″ | 13 |
| November | 49° | 3.8″ | 13 |
| December | 41° | 4.3″ | 14 |
Regional context
Goodlettsville sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, Clarksville, TN.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Goodlettsville?
- Goodlettsville's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Goodlettsville?
- March is the wettest month with about 5.4 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 53 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Goodlettsville?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Goodlettsville?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Goodlettsville?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Goodlettsville get?
- Goodlettsville averages about 177 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Goodlettsville?
- Goodlettsville's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Goodlettsville, Tennessee sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 38°F while July averages 79°F — a 41°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Goodlettsville receives about 53 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 177 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (36.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.