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J. Percy Priest Lake

Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

J. Percy Priest Lake is a 5-acre lake near Nashville, Tennessee, at about 529 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit J. Percy Priest Lake

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      48° / 29°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 31°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 38°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 47°

      11 wet

    5. May

      80° / 57°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 66°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 70°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 62°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 49°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 38°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 32°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Nashville Berry Fld, TN, 3.3 mi away at 560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.