Weather

Nashville Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Nashville, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Nashville.

Hot day ahead. Stay hydrated and out of the afternoon sun.
Very high UV (8). Sun protection from mid-morning.

Today's briefing

Nashville is waking up to a warm 23 degrees this morning, though it'll feel more like 27 with the humidity, and today's looking scorching as we push toward a top of 38 degrees with just a 16 percent chance of rain to cool things down. The Bureau is flagging a hot day ahead with very high UV levels at 8, so you'll want to slip, slop, and slap before heading out, particularly if you're spending time outdoors on Broadway or around the Parthenon. A light breeze at 4 kilometres per hour won't provide much relief, so pack loose, light-coloured clothing and stay hydrated throughout the day. The weekend won't bring much respite either, with Saturday reaching 37 degrees and a 36 percent chance of showers, followed by Sunday cooling slightly to 35 degrees but with a more substantial 45 percent chance of rain, so keep an eye on the forecast if you've got outdoor plans.

Rain · 24° in Nashville

24°

Rain · feels like 27°

Today: 36° / 22°
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 4 km/h S
UV index: 0 · Low
Sunrise: 5:34 am
Sunset: 8:08 pm
Updated: 6:01 pm

Next 24 hours

Now
24°
28%
7pm
24°
29%
8pm
24°
12%
9pm
24°
8%
10pm
24°
4%
11pm
23°
4%
12am
23°
3%
1am
23°
1%
2am
22°
1%
3am
22°
1%
4am
22°
4%
5am
22°
5%
6am
22°
8%
7am
23°
9%
8am
23°
9%
9am
24°
5%
10am
25°
5%
11am
33°
5%
12pm
34°
11%
1pm
35°
14%
2pm
35°
10%
3pm
36°
7%
4pm
36°
7%
5pm
36°
10%

Live rain radar

Drag to pan, scroll the page over it

Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full BOM radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Thu
Thunderstorm
36° 22°
Rain 29%
Fri
Rain
36° 22°
Rain 19%
Sat
Showers
34° 23°
Rain 57%
Sun
Drizzle
32° 23°
Rain 63%
Mon
Thunderstorm
33° 24°
Rain 32%
Tue
Thunderstorm
31° 23°
Rain 19%
Wed
Thunderstorm
33° 22°
Rain 26%

Air quality

Moderate

US AQI

PM2.5: 12
PM10: 13
Ozone: 122

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 5:34 am
Sunset: 8:08 pm
Daylight: 14h 34m

Waning gibbous

83% lit

From the weather desk

Nashville weather, explained

How to read the Nashville forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Nashville.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Latest from the newsroom

See all news →

Where to Find the Best Parkrun Near You
Nashville's free, timed 5K movement is pulling thousands of runners off the couch every Saturday morning — here's where to lace up.
A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Meditation Practice in Nashville
You don't need a cushion, a guru, or even five minutes of quiet — here's how Nashville's wellness scene makes it surprisingly easy to start.
Five Seasonal Recipes Using Local Produce Available Now
Nashville's summer farmers markets are bursting with ripe tomatoes, okra, and sweet corn — here's how to cook with what's in season right now.
The Sleep Environment Checklist for Better Rest
Nashville's wellness community is zeroing in on bedroom conditions—not bedtime routines—as the real reason so many of us can't get eight hours.
Hydration in the Local Climate: How Much and What to Drink
With Nashville's heat index pushing past 105°F this week, getting your fluid intake right isn't a wellness trend — it's a survival skill.
Your Bedroom Is Working Against You: How Heat, Light and Noise Are Wrecking Nashville's Sleep
With summer temps topping 95°F and the city louder than ever, sleep specialists say the urban environment itself has become one of Middle Tennessee's biggest public health problems.

Weather data by Open-Meteo. The Daily Nashville is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

News

Nashville life

Records