Weather & Climate in Lakeland, TN

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

Lakeland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°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 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 290 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	290 ft (88 m)
Area	23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²)
Population Density	598/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2628°N, 89.7250°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Shelby County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.6 / 100
Community Resilience	57.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	146 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	74 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	73 km	15 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	101 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	78 km	24 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	83 km	21 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	107 km	8 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	77 km	19 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	82 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	86 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	100 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	73 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	100 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	88 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	79 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	45 km	13 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	133 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	107 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	59 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 218 fatalities, 1,829 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	95 km	81.2 mi	8
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	74 km	75.1 mi	9
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	91 km	7.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	69 km	39.0 mi	11
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	84 km	16.0 mi	6
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	79 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	77 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	70 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	90 km	47.6 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	68 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	97 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	88 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	44 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	24 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	83 km	86.0 mi	9
May 2, 2010	EF3	71 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	72 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	97 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	34 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	97 km	18.0 mi	16

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	72 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	84 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	69 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	69 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	85 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	91 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	72 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	92 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	91 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	99 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	84 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	85 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	73 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	91 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	78 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	73 km
2011	HOLLY SPRINGS RX	1,780	86 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,668	87 km
2024	HSRD 47 1 2 RX	1,634	74 km
2015	BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD	1,464	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
May	69°F (21°C)	5.2 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.0 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.4 in

Lakeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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