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Petros, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
269 Population 68/sq mi density
$168,100 Home Value $215,730 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Petros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates36.1028°N, 84.4503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 75 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 93 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 53 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 89 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 101 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 18 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 89 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 132 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 130 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 68 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 47 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 82 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 58 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 88 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 81 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 64 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 82 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

245 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 765 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 7
May 2, 1953 EF4 71 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 63 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 16 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 31 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 20 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 88 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 15 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 60 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 25 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 73 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 39 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 11 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 34 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 69 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Petros has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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