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Weather & Climate in Livingston, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Livingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3866°N, 85.3261°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Overton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 20, 2020 | 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee | M3.8 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky | M3.7 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee | M3.6 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee | M3.5 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee | M3.3 | 113 km | 26 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee | M3.3 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 102 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky | M3.2 | 115 km | 26 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M3.1 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M3.1 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee | M3.0 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee | M3.0 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee | M2.9 | 137 km | 17 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee | M2.9 | 143 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
342 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,180 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 2020 | EF4 | 39 km | 8.4 mi | 19 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 45 km | 28.4 mi | 10 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 27 km | 11.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 30 km | 38.4 mi | 10 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 27 km | 18.8 mi | 7 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 94 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 56 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1971 | EF4 | 80 km | 13.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 1971 | EF4 | 86 km | 14.1 mi | 6 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 50.3 mi | 22 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 76 km | 8.3 mi | 7 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF3 | 58 km | 12.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF3 | 21 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF3 | 82 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | EF3 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF3 | 66 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1993 | EF3 | 34 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1986 | EF3 | 50 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1979 | EF3 | 97 km | 12.7 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 11,663 | 86 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 8,064 | 93 km |
| 1987 | K-T FIRE | 6,372 | 89 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 5,973 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,371 | 89 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,675 | 73 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 4,635 | 18 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,940 | 90 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,854 | 86 km |
| 2009 | GOBBLERS KNOB B | 3,851 | 58 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,571 | 90 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,539 | 81 km |
| 2016 | WHITE OAK CIRCLE | 3,182 | 70 km |
| 2016 | SR116-DEVONIA | 3,077 | 88 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,835 | 88 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,793 | 93 km |
| 1999 | PIGSKIN | 2,712 | 89 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,355 | 47 km |
| 2000 | DARROW RDG | 2,265 | 46 km |
| 2016 | SR116 | 2,222 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Livingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").