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Luray, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henderson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
132 Population 40/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,175 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Luray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation452 ft (138 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates35.6017°N, 88.5702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 145 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 147 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 127 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 102 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 106 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 129 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 150 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 98 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 142 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 124 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 137 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 101 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 99 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 93 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 103 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 99 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 125 km
Sep 27, 2019 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri M3.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 152 fatalities, 1,328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 66 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 45 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 28 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 43 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 59 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 28 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 77 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 55 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 9 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 73 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 67 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 78 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 92 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 98 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 88 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 88 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 89 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 92 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 97 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 88 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 95 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 686 95 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Luray has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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