Weather & Climate in Griffith Creek, TN

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

Griffith Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 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 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,169 ft (661 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	131/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2760°N, 85.5360°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sequatchie County County
Nearest Airport	Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"

66% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	54.2 / 100
Community Resilience	20.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

143 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	87 km	20 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	144 km	25 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	89 km	0 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	125 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	127 km	11 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	75 km	3 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	60 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	56 km	26 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	140 km	14 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	96 km	20 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	148 km	2 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	34 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	127 km	5 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	107 km	25 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	49 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	69 km	7 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	116 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	69 km	18 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	36 km	8 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	53 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,740 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	63 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	83 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	13 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	55 km	48.0 mi	20
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	73 km	10.9 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	84 km	28.4 mi	10
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	93 km	27.5 mi	11
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	97 km	29.5 mi	9
May 19, 1973	EF4	92 km	5.4 mi	0
May 2, 1953	EF4	74 km	4.2 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	96 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	70 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	77 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	45 km	19.3 mi	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	69 km	13.5 mi	4
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	76 km	4.6 mi	2
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	97 km	26.8 mi	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	38 km	41.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 2010	EF3	84 km	14.4 mi	0
May 5, 2003	EF3	95 km	1.6 mi	0

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	95 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	91 km
2001	UNNAMED	4,213	5 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,539	94 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,758	99 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	89 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,638	26 km
2024	RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD	2,445	88 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	92 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	96 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	84 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	86 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	4 km
2014	SOUTH EAST COMPLEX	1,753	96 km
2016	BENCH BLUFF	1,715	44 km
2001	UNNAMED	1,691	9 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	5.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	5.4 in
June	71°F (21°C)	4.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in
August	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	5.4 in
December	40°F (4°C)	5.8 in

Griffith Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.9").

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