Weather & Climate in Finger, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Finger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3570°N, 88.6170°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 117 km | 15 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.5 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee | M3.3 | 118 km | 4 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.2 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 1994 | 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee | M3.2 | 119 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
410 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 155 fatalities, 1,329 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 56 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 42 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 31 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 42 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 67 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 34 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 97 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 81 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 19, 1970 | EF4 | 79 km | 47.6 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 28 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 91 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 34 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 29 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 64 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF3 | 81 km | 29.6 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 68 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 100 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 88 km | 31.0 mi | 6 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 32 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | EF3 | 87 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | C-55 CHILLI LAKE | 3,555 | 90 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 94 km |
| 2014 | C-39 EAST CHEWALLA | 3,107 | 94 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,031 | 89 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,848 | 97 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 | 2,182 | 88 km |
| 2010 | COMP 42 | 2,142 | 97 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 | 1,977 | 67 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,785 | 97 km |
| 2011 | HOLLY SPRINGS RX | 1,780 | 90 km |
| 2024 | HSRD 47 1 2 RX | 1,634 | 87 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD | 1,464 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,298 | 85 km |
| 2015 | YELLOW RABBIT | 1,274 | 73 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,259 | 95 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD | 1,254 | 95 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 | 1,254 | 96 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 | 1,243 | 94 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 | 1,239 | 73 km |
| 2010 | COMP 61 | 1,227 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Finger has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.7").