Weather & Climate in Forest Hills, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forest Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50. 52% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 767 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 767 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0700°N, 86.8362°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Davidson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jun 19, 2007 | 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee | M3.5 | 136 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M3.1 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.9 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky | M2.8 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 121 km | 4 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee | M2.8 | 110 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M2.8 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee | M2.8 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee | M2.7 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama | M2.7 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.6 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | Kentucky | M2.6 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee | M2.6 | 21 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky | M2.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee | M2.6 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Sep 9, 2000 | 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee | M2.6 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee | M2.6 | 99 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
542 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,417 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF4 | 35 km | 23.3 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | EF4 | 44 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1988 | EF4 | 18 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 1970 | EF4 | 50 km | 42.6 mi | 3 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 53 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | EF3 | 80 km | 47.2 mi | 4 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 90 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 96 km | 29.3 mi | 16 |
| Mar 3, 2020 | EF3 | 16 km | 60.1 mi | 5 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF3 | 89 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 89 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 56 km | 50.3 mi | 22 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 46 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 28 km | 22.7 mi | 7 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 41 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 19 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2003 | EF3 | 92 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 55 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIWETHER LEWIS (513 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | MERIWETHER LEWIS | 513 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in |
Forest Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").