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Weather & Climate in Lenox, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lenox 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 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 53.3 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 294 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0876°N, 89.4973°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dyer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
396 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 119 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 145 km | 16 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 41 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 7 km | 15 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1999 | 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas | M3.9 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 43 km | 19 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 13 km | 8 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 7 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 19 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
571 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 184 fatalities, 1,686 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 55 km | 168.5 mi | 57 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 73 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 76 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF4 | 97 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 79 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF4 | 66 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 29 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 22 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 71 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 65 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 28 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 21 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 29 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 82 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 76 km | 39.2 mi | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 22 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2016 | EF3 | 100 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 81 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 4 km | 18.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 42 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
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 | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Lenox has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").