Weather & Climate in Dukedom, TN

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

Dukedom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 487 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	487 ft (148 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	84/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4940°N, 88.7219°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Weakley County County
Nearest Airport	Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.3 / 100
Community Resilience	38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

347 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	108 km	1 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	99 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	147 km	10 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	106 km	16 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	123 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	77 km	15 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	49 km	3 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	75 km	8 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	126 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	75 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	65 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	76 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	145 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	94 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	111 km	10 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	54 km	19 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	56 km	8 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	90 km	5 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	126 km	13 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	58 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,490 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	37 km	168.5 mi	57
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	91 km	7.6 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	91 km	33.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	59 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 1971	EF4	47 km	50.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1968	EF4	41 km	50.6 mi	2
Mar 4, 1964	EF4	33 km	18.5 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	68 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	66 km	2.0 mi	4
May 26, 2024	EF3	90 km	34.1 mi	1
May 26, 2024	EF3	95 km	19.6 mi	0
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	64 km	122.6 mi	0
May 10, 2016	EF3	29 km	19.0 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	69 km	42.5 mi	3
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	79 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	83 km	18.0 mi	16
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	46 km	8.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	55 km	31.0 mi	6
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	22 km	44.0 mi	1
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	95 km	22.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

19 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	67 km
2010	FRANKLIN CREEK RX	2,828	69 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,282	69 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,837	70 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,493	64 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	98 km
2024	LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX	1,187	72 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,167	74 km
2010	BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX	959	68 km
2020	UNNAMED	917	80 km
2006	CLAY CREEK	896	64 km
2024	DEAN EAST RX	753	82 km
2020	UNNAMED	750	82 km
2010	SCHOOLHOUSE RX	722	68 km
2024	WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX	691	97 km
2021	CONDRO RX	670	84 km
2019	WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX	648	97 km
2024	CACHE RIVER-BOULDER SLOPE RX	575	97 km
2024	CRAZY CHAIN RX	538	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in
March	49°F (9°C)	5.2 in
April	58°F (14°C)	5.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	49°F (9°C)	4.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

Dukedom has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.4").

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