Sewanee, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,000
Population
771/sq mi density
$128,295
Median Income
$27,716 per capita
$377,200
Home Value
$432,336 Zillow
$1,186
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,295 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$377,200 home value, $1,186/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sewanee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,884 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1979°N, 85.9215°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grundy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.4 in |
Sewanee has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (4.2").