Whiteside, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dade County County
2.4
/5.0
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Fair
50
Population
13/sq mi density
$216,000
Home Value
$999,599 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiteside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9946°N, 85.4868°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Whiteside has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.8").