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Weather & Climate in Gates, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8405°N, 89.4081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
365 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 147 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 90 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 47 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 35 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas | M3.9 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 115 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 49 km | 19 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 44 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 119 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 239 fatalities, 1,928 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 76 km | 168.5 mi | 57 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 53 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 49 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 56 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF4 | 70 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 36 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 27 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 70 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 62 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 90 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 31 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 44 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 27 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 74 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 93 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 57 km | 39.2 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 34 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 52 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 50 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 43 km | 31.0 mi | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,010 acres, 1996).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,010 | 86 km |
| 2005 | WAPANOCCA LAKE | 725 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Gates has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").