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Dresden, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,974
Population
501/sq mi density
$50,998
Median Income
$30,181 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$174,487 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,032 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,998 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dresden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2799°N, 88.6991°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Weakley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Dresden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").