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Weather & Climate in Lone Oak, TN

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

Lone Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates35.2008°N, 85.3685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 82 km 20 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 131 km 25 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 96 km 0 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 110 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 121 km 11 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 66 km 1 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 58 km 3 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 83 km 20 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 130 km 14 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 137 km 2 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 46 km 26 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 61 km 7 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 99 km 5 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 96 km 25 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 125 km 5 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 40 km 0 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 28 km 24 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 60 km 18 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 48 km 8 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 36 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

418 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,398 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 16 km 40.2 mi 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 67 km 30.2 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 40 km 48.0 mi 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 47.0 mi 14
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 73 km 10.9 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 29.5 mi 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 28.4 mi 10
May 19, 1973 EF4 88 km 5.4 mi 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 64 km 4.2 mi 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 85 km 12.7 mi 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 77 km 12.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 31 km 19.3 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 59 km 4.6 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 68 km 13.5 mi 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 21 km 41.0 mi 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 97 km 11.4 mi 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 78 km 14.4 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 82 km 12.2 mi 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 43 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 17 km 8.0 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 78 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 98 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 74 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 15 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 70 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 84 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 82 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 39 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 85 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 86 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 90 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in Coldest

Lone Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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