Weather & Climate in Crump, TN

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

Crump enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	443 ft (135 m)
Area	13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²)
Population Density	244/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2249°N, 88.3308°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hardin County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.8 / 100
Community Resilience	41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	146 km	15 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	143 km	14 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	132 km	13 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	147 km	7 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	136 km	9 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	134 km	15 km
Aug 12, 2013	7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee	M3.3	145 km	4 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	143 km	11 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	147 km	11 km
Nov 6, 1994	11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee	M3.1	104 km	11 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	108 km	0 km
Apr 7, 2014	8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	147 km	6 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	143 km	5 km
May 27, 1995	11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.0	145 km	6 km
May 1, 2015	southeastern Missouri	M2.9	147 km	7 km
Apr 3, 1992	4 km NE of Central, Tennessee	M2.9	125 km	8 km
Sep 27, 1997	9 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M2.9	146 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	109 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	108 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2014	8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.9	138 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 119 fatalities, 1,134 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	28 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	6 km	16.2 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	70 km	7.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	71 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	54 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	64 km	16.0 mi	6
May 18, 1995	EF4	81 km	29.0 mi	3
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	83 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	42 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	59 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	45 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	35 km	48.4 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	91 km	29.6 mi	3
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	85 km	10.3 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	96 km	31.1 mi	3
May 4, 2003	EF3	61 km	21.0 mi	0
Jan 22, 1999	EF3	93 km	15.0 mi	1
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	80 km	22.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	94 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1994	EF3	36 km	38.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	96 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	96 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	94 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	75 km
2011	HOLLY SPRINGS RX	1,780	96 km
2024	HSRD 47 1 2 RX	1,634	96 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	82 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	82 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,220	99 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	71 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS IU 56-1 RX	1,149	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,144	99 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	71 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 55 SOUTH	1,071	97 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	71 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,010	91 km
2014	C-47 LIBERTY ROAD	967	96 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	74 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	76 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	5.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.7 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.4 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.7 in

Crump has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.3").

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