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Weather & Climate in Embreeville, TN

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

Embreeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density751/sq mi
Coordinates36.1759°N, 82.4489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnicoi County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience24.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 120 km 17 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 119 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 144 km 35 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 105 km 23 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 108 km 2 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 100 km 1 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 80 km 5 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 116 km 17 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 148 km 2 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 77 km 0 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 116 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 102 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 101 km 17 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 85 km 21 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 145 km 1 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 66 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 89 km 0 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 83 km 9 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 47 km 2 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 99 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 98 mph 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 24 km 13.6 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 36 km 15.8 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 69 km 19.6 mi 3
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 9 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 89 km 8.4 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 48 km 12.0 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 26 km 8.8 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 100 km 1.7 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 97 km 1.1 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 75 km 3.7 mi 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 74 km 15.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 85 km 11.5 mi 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 85 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 91 km 3.2 mi 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 92 km 5.7 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 21 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 43 km 16.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 47 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 63 km 6.2 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 94 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 61 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 81 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 62 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 95 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 43 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 94 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 56 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 92 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 59 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 63 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,680 84 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 21 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 70 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 65 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 57 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,026 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Embreeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.9").

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