#EastTennessee does not have a #ContinentalClimate primarily due to its geographical features and proximity to the Gulf Coast.

The region has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by warm, humid summers and mild winters, rather than the extreme temperature variations seen in continental climates.

The #Appalachian Mountains create a "#RainShadow" effect, contributing to significant precipitation variability across the region.

https://www.etsu.edu/cas/geosciences/tn-climate/tn-climatology.php

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Tennessee Climatology

ETSU Tennessee Climate Office