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Weather & Climate in Lexington, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lexington 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 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 478 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6421°N, 88.3753°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
235 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 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee | M3.3 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 135 km | 8 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.2 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee | M3.2 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Marston, Missouri | M3.2 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Aug 23, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 9 km SE of Marston, Missouri | M3.1 | 138 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
395 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 127 fatalities, 1,281 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 57 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 44 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 42 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 61 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 42 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 46 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 88 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 60 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 11 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 85 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 69 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 67 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 96 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 68 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 95 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 76 km | 31.0 mi | 6 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 53 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 (933 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 | 933 | 99 km |
| 2007 | ROCKHOUSE ROAD | 791 | 58 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 762 | 58 km |
| 2011 | YELLOW CREEK | 572 | 97 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 564 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 523 | 90 km |
| 2014 | MERIWETHER LEWIS | 513 | 85 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) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").