Sign In Register

Yuma, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carroll County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
63 Population 43/sq mi density
$57,700 Home Value $159,453 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Yuma 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 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation498 ft (152 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates35.8438°N, 88.3372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience32.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

296 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 129 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 143 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 108 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 110 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 139 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 104 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 126 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 134 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 135 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 123 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 136 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 127 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 107 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 100 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 135 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 118 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 124 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,370 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 75 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 51 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 64 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 72 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 48 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 57 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 80 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 47 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 32 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 67 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 98 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 94 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 90 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 78 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Yuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.4").

View full weather details →