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Weather & Climate in Dickson, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dickson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 835 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 835 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0633°N, 87.3688°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maury County Regional (MRC) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.9 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 125 km | 4 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee | M2.8 | 112 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky | M2.8 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee | M2.8 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee | M2.7 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama | M2.7 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.6 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | Kentucky | M2.6 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee | M2.6 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky | M2.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee | M2.6 | 95 km | 0 km |
| May 27, 1998 | 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee | M2.6 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee | M2.6 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 2, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky | M2.5 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 7 km WNW of Loretto, Tennessee | M2.5 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 6 km E of Saltillo, Tennessee | M2.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
522 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,354 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF4 | 58 km | 23.3 mi | 2 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 74 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | EF4 | 84 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1988 | EF4 | 45 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 1970 | EF4 | 48 km | 42.6 mi | 3 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 60 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | EF3 | 58 km | 47.2 mi | 4 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 94 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2020 | EF3 | 39 km | 60.1 mi | 5 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF3 | 68 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 88 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 99 km | 50.3 mi | 22 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 61 km | 22.7 mi | 7 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 25 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 96 km | 29.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 37 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 40 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | DEVILS BACKBONE RX | 3,215 | 73 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,837 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 93 km |
| 2010 | BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX | 959 | 84 km |
| 2006 | CLAY CREEK | 896 | 84 km |
| 2007 | ROCKHOUSE ROAD | 791 | 67 km |
| 2010 | SCHOOLHOUSE RX | 722 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 564 | 76 km |
| 2014 | MERIWETHER LEWIS | 513 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in |
Dickson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.4").