Weather & Climate in Hilham, TN

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

Hilham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 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 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,014 ft (309 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density	90/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4100°N, 85.4421°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Overton County County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.5 / 100
Community Resilience	15.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	127 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	141 km	1 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	108 km	11 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	69 km	1 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	138 km	14 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	119 km	26 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	145 km	20 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	112 km	18 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	109 km	7 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	136 km	25 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	124 km	26 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	147 km	8 km
Sep 24, 1991	6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	143 km	13 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	145 km	10 km
Jul 11, 1990	1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee	M2.9	147 km	17 km
May 26, 2021	8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee	M2.8	119 km	12 km
Apr 21, 2014	8 km ESE of Vonore, Tennessee	M2.8	150 km	12 km
Mar 18, 1990	3 km NW of Tellico Village, Tennessee	M2.8	130 km	12 km
Jun 8, 2014	8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee	M2.8	103 km	14 km
May 15, 2000	3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee	M2.8	145 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

370 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,213 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020	EF4	33 km	8.4 mi	19
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	35 km	11.0 mi	5
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	90 km	20.2 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	37 km	18.8 mi	7
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	28 km	38.4 mi	10
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	44 km	28.4 mi	10
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	64 km	16.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	82 km	14.1 mi	6
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	82 km	13.0 mi	2
Feb 6, 2008	EF3	65 km	9.4 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	80 km	50.3 mi	22
May 11, 2003	EF3	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	87 km	8.3 mi	7
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	65 km	12.2 mi	4
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	27 km	8.6 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	79 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	58 km	15.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF3	71 km	9.0 mi	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	30 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1986	EF3	47 km	3.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	11,663	97 km
1987	K-T FIRE	6,372	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,371	99 km
2003	UNNAMED	4,675	82 km
2001	UNNAMED	4,635	28 km
2013	UNNAMED	3,940	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,854	97 km
2009	GOBBLERS KNOB B	3,851	67 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,571	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,539	90 km
2016	WHITE OAK CIRCLE	3,182	80 km
2016	SR116-DEVONIA	3,077	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,835	97 km
1999	PIGSKIN	2,712	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,355	57 km
2000	DARROW RDG	2,265	56 km
2000	SCHOOLHOUS	2,155	81 km
2001	UNNAMED	2,084	28 km
1987	LAUREL RDG	1,969	72 km
2000	MAYBE LATER	1,931	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.1 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in
December	40°F (4°C)	5.2 in

Hilham has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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