Weather & Climate in Fairgarden, TN

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

Fairgarden 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 310 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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,184 ft (361 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	234/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8982°N, 83.4120°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sevier County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.2 / 100
Community Resilience	30.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

163 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	142 km	17 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	65 km	25 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	115 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	69 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	81 km	35 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	92 km	10 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	127 km	1 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	88 km	11 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	47 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	53 km	17 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	57 km	2 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	114 km	20 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	148 km	26 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	66 km	14 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	60 km	0 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	98 km	25 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	135 km	7 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	122 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	15 km	14 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	17 km	17 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	249 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	71 km	14.5 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF3	81 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	68 km	13.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	56 km	15.8 mi	6
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	79 km	5.8 mi	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	77 km	16.0 mi	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	91 km	30.0 mi	1
May 9, 1988	EF3	84 km	5.0 mi	1
Aug 7, 2023	EF2	67 km	3.7 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	80 km	2.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	100 km	14.3 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	77 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	73 km	16.9 mi	0
Apr 24, 2010	EF2	87 km	14.0 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	64 km	2.2 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF2	78 km	5.5 mi	0
May 7, 1984	EF2	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	77 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 28, 1976	EF2	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 18, 1976	EF2	18 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	25 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	69 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,663	95 km
2016	STINKING CREEK	10,768	94 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,327	82 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	95 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	89 km
2000	UNNAMED	8,064	90 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	73 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,590	97 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	56 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,067	90 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	44 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,973	96 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,371	92 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	83 km
1987	UNNAMED	4,337	77 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	4,194	89 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,907	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.9 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.3 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
December	40°F (5°C)	4.0 in

Fairgarden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.6").

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