Weather & Climate in Ducktown, TN

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

Ducktown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°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 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,755 ft (535 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	178/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0360°N, 84.3848°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Polk County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"

45% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.0 / 100
Community Resilience	16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

177 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	129 km	20 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	67 km	25 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	39 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	101 km	11 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	40 km	3 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	122 km	1 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	120 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	66 km	26 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	86 km	14 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	37 km	20 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	84 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	150 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	128 km	14 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	71 km	7 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	101 km	24 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	55 km	25 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	9 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	98 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	69 km	18 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	131 km	17 km

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

Tornado History

321 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 1,613 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	100 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	75 km	48.0 mi	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	63 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	12 km	24.0 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	74 km	17.7 mi	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	85 km	29.5 mi	9
May 2, 1953	EF4	65 km	4.2 mi	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	80 km	19.3 mi	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	32 km	4.6 mi	2
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	93 km	21.8 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	71 km	41.0 mi	0
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	93 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	58 km	37.0 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	96 km	23.1 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	71 km	5.8 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	85 km	4.0 mi	12
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	49 km	4.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1994	EF3	64 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	97 km	40.0 mi	9

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	24 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	79 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	78 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	65 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	42 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	57 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	99 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	49 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	19 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	36 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	49 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	17 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	54 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,539	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	51 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	77 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	75 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	26 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	53 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	32 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	5.7 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	5.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	4.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	5.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
July	78°F (26°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in
December	40°F (4°C)	5.2 in

Ducktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").

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