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Weather & Climate in Copperhill, TN

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

Copperhill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,573 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,573 ft (479 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates34.9990°N, 84.3913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 126 km 20 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 71 km 25 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 43 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 105 km 11 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 39 km 3 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 125 km 1 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 122 km 1 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 69 km 26 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 88 km 2 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 90 km 14 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 41 km 20 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 132 km 14 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 74 km 7 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 100 km 24 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 59 km 25 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 12 km 5 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 97 km 0 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 72 km 18 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 135 km 17 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 138 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

334 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 67 km 14.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 48.0 mi 20
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 10 km 24.0 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 17.7 mi 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 29.5 mi 9
May 2, 1953 EF4 68 km 4.2 mi 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 79 km 19.3 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 33 km 4.6 mi 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 89 km 21.8 mi 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 72 km 41.0 mi 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 90 km 11.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 23.1 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 55 km 37.0 mi 1
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 75 km 5.8 mi 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 82 km 4.0 mi 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 85 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 49 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 66 km 15.0 mi 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 58 km 23.0 mi 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 28.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 21 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 79 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 80 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 66 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 45 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 60 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 53 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 18 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 39 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 53 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 17 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 48 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 78 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 77 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 28 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 57 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in

Copperhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.8").

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