Weather & Climate in Ardmore, TN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ardmore 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet.

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	889 ft (271 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	272/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0044°N, 86.8507°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

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)

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	125 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	65 km	0 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	124 km	24 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	130 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	123 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	89 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	127 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	127 km	15 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	140 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	86 km	5 km
May 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia	M2.9	143 km	3 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	148 km	8 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	135 km	6 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	31 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	30 km	13 km
Aug 7, 2006	8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia	M2.9	127 km	14 km
Mar 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia	M2.8	140 km	4 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	19 km	20 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	10 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,567 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	83 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	38 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	90 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	89 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 10, 2009	EF4	84 km	23.3 mi	2
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	78 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	100 km	10.9 mi	1
Jan 24, 1997	EF4	92 km	6.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	57 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	25 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	44 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	32 km	27.5 mi	11
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	75 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	47 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	30 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	55 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	99 km	12.3 mi	0
May 8, 2024	EF3	69 km	11.5 mi	1
May 8, 2024	EF3	45 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	25 km	12.0 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	95 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	88 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	98 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	91 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	83 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	92 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	92 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	82 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	99 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	99 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	92 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	81 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	98 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	82 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	84 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	84 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	4.7 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

Ardmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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