Weather & Climate in Huron, TN

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

Huron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°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 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 444 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	444 ft (135 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	70/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5935°N, 88.5360°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Henderson County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.9 / 100
Community Resilience	46.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

276 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	131 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	105 km	15 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	149 km	3 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	132 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	109 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	101 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	121 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	145 km	17 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	127 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	140 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	104 km	13 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	131 km	10 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	96 km	9 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	106 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	102 km	15 km
Jun 17, 2012	6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.3	128 km	8 km
Aug 12, 2013	7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee	M3.3	101 km	4 km
Sep 27, 2019	4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri	M3.3	146 km	8 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	101 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,300 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	63 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	42 km	16.2 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	31 km	7.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	45 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	56 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	31 km	16.0 mi	6
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	80 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 1971	EF4	57 km	50.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	6 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	76 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	54 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	87 km	2.0 mi	4
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	55 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	88 km	122.6 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	73 km	48.4 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	80 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	69 km	31.0 mi	6
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	80 km	8.0 mi	2
May 4, 2003	EF3	38 km	21.0 mi	0
Nov 26, 2001	EF3	77 km	5.0 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	93 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	99 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	99 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	89 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	89 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,010	91 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	93 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	98 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	89 km
2016	UNNAMED	825	89 km
2007	ROCKHOUSE ROAD	791	72 km
2000	UNNAMED	762	63 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	95 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX	724	95 km
2015	UNNAMED	686	95 km
2011	YELLOW CREEK	572	94 km
1999	UNNAMED	564	83 km
1996	UNNAMED	523	99 km
2014	MERIWETHER LEWIS	513	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	4.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.4 in

Huron has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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