Weather & Climate in Jacks Creek, TN

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

Jacks Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 61.8 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 527 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	527 ft (161 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4691°N, 88.5146°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Chester County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"

63% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.5 / 100
Community Resilience	45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	115 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	137 km	24 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	138 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	119 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	112 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	131 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	135 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	108 km	13 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	147 km	22 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	143 km	10 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	116 km	7 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	106 km	9 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	108 km	15 km
Aug 12, 2013	7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee	M3.3	113 km	4 km
Jun 17, 2012	6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.3	139 km	8 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	112 km	11 km
Apr 23, 1994	7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	127 km	11 km
Aug 18, 2017	8 km SSE of Marston, Missouri	M3.2	146 km	13 km
Dec 18, 2009	9 km SE of Marston, Missouri	M3.1	143 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 159 fatalities, 1,413 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	53 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	30 km	16.2 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	39 km	7.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	47 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	55 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	35 km	16.0 mi	6
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	92 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 1971	EF4	71 km	50.9 mi	3
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	94 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	13 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	87 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	98 km	2.0 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	48 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	44 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	99 km	122.6 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	62 km	48.4 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	96 km	29.6 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	78 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	81 km	31.0 mi	6
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	93 km	8.0 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	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,298	100 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	88 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	88 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	78 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	78 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,010	85 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	82 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	86 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	76 km
2014	C-31 BOONE ROAD	911	100 km
2019	UNNAMED	857	94 km
2016	UNNAMED	825	78 km
2007	ROCKHOUSE ROAD	791	70 km
2000	UNNAMED	762	52 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	84 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX	724	84 km
2021	PRENTISS CR 1331	713	87 km
2015	UNNAMED	686	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	4.5 in
March	51°F (10°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	67°F (20°C)	5.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.5 in

Jacks Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").

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