Weather & Climate in Kahite, TN

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

Kahite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 854 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	854 ft (260 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	536/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5687°N, 84.2365°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Monroe County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"

45% above US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	78.5 / 100
Community Resilience	19.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	23 km	25 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	122 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	98 km	35 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	27 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	44 km	11 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	105 km	1 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	86 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	94 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	93 km	17 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	66 km	26 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	28 km	2 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	32 km	20 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	25 km	14 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	123 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	134 km	26 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	78 km	17 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	56 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	55 km	18 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	56 km	7 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	15 km	25 km

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

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 665 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	17 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	69 km	24.0 mi	4
May 2, 1953	EF4	50 km	4.2 mi	4
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	68 km	4.6 mi	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	97 km	41.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	10 km	5.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	61 km	8.3 mi	7
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	86 km	12.2 mi	4
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	76 km	4.0 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF3	91 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1994	EF3	75 km	15.0 mi	1
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	34 km	30.0 mi	1
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	50 km	16.0 mi	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	28 km	19.0 mi	0
Feb 6, 1986	EF3	65 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	38 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	81 km	18.1 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	72 km	21.2 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	85 km	12.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 1965	EF3	72 km	10.4 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	80 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	91 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	68 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	66 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,663	74 km
2016	STINKING CREEK	10,768	98 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	76 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	28 km
2000	UNNAMED	8,064	80 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	34 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,973	95 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,371	69 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	18 km
2003	UNNAMED	4,675	61 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	70 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	35 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	19 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,854	88 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in
March	49°F (10°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.3 in
May	65°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	49°F (10°C)	4.3 in
December	41°F (5°C)	4.9 in

Kahite has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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