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Taft, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
305
Population
85/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Taft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0261°N, 86.7177°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 27 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Taft has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").