Weather & Climate in Beech Bluff, TN

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

Beech Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°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 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	420 ft (128 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density	116/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6046°N, 88.6292°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Madison County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.9 / 100
Community Resilience	81.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	139 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	147 km	15 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	145 km	3 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	122 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	97 km	15 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	124 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	101 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	147 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	94 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	137 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	114 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	119 km	10 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	149 km	8 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	95 km	13 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	132 km	22 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	148 km	4 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	125 km	10 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	88 km	9 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	98 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	94 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,424 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	70 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	23 km	7.6 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	48 km	16.2 mi	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	38 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	64 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	23 km	16.0 mi	6
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	74 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 1971	EF4	54 km	50.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	15 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	49 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	80 km	2.0 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	69 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	53 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	81 km	122.6 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	80 km	48.4 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	72 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	74 km	8.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	99 km	18.0 mi	16
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	63 km	31.0 mi	6
May 4, 2003	EF3	31 km	21.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	90 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	96 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	96 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	86 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	86 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	86 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,010	86 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	90 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	96 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	88 km
2016	UNNAMED	825	87 km
2007	ROCKHOUSE ROAD	791	81 km
2000	UNNAMED	762	70 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	93 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX	724	93 km
2015	UNNAMED	686	93 km
2011	YELLOW CREEK	572	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	564	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	4.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.4 in

Beech Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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