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Petersburg, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
579
Population
573/sq mi density
$58,942
Median Income
$22,827 per capita
$144,600
Home Value
$308,018 Zillow
$648
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,942 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, $648/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3173°N, 86.6406°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 38°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").