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Weather & Climate in Farner, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farner 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 1,598 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 | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1544°N, 84.3190°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
190 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 | 140 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee | M4.1 | 53 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee | M3.8 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1995 | 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee | M3.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee | M3.6 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.5 | 50 km | 3 km |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee | M3.5 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Jun 16, 2006 | 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina | M3.4 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee | M3.3 | 27 km | 20 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee | M3.3 | 64 km | 26 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina | M3.2 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Apr 5, 1994 | 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 109 km | 24 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 43 km | 25 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee | M3.2 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee | M3.2 | 117 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 1 | — | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
293 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,417 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 84 km | 48.0 mi | 20 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 49 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 99 km | 29.5 mi | 9 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 87 km | 17.7 mi | 6 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 23 km | 24.0 mi | 4 |
| May 2, 1953 | EF4 | 58 km | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 89 km | 19.3 mi | 2 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF3 | 37 km | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | 77 km | 41.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 64 km | 37.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | EF3 | 57 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF3 | 94 km | 4.0 mi | 12 |
| Mar 29, 1997 | EF3 | 53 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1997 | EF3 | 92 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1994 | EF3 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 96 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 70 km | 23.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 27, 1994 | EF3 | 73 km | 44.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 35 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 76 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
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 | 37 km |
| 2016 | ROCK MOUNTAIN | 25,224 | 75 km |
| 2016 | CHIMNEY TOPS 2 | 14,998 | 95 km |
| 2016 | TELLICO | 14,172 | 68 km |
| 2016 | BOTELER | 8,626 | 60 km |
| 2024 | RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE | 8,324 | 28 km |
| 2016 | MAPLE SPRINGS | 7,696 | 44 km |
| 2001 | SHARP | 6,039 | 87 km |
| 2024 | RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE | 5,154 | 35 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,675 | 94 km |
| 2024 | RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN | 4,570 | 29 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER DAM | 4,336 | 22 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,888 | 34 km |
| 2021 | DUTCH CREEK | 3,845 | 26 km |
| 2019 | COW CAMP | 3,786 | 39 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,539 | 85 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,298 | 61 km |
| 2016 | CAMP BRANCH | 3,234 | 69 km |
| 2023 | PANTHER KNOB | 3,170 | 69 km |
| 2019 | JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX | 3,120 | 21 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 (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Farner 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 (6.4") and October the driest (3.6").