Weather & Climate in Luttrell, TN

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

Luttrell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,122 ft (342 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density	256/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2096°N, 83.7485°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Union County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"

44% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	13.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	121 km	17 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	77 km	25 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	87 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	38 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	35 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	84 km	1 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	104 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	65 km	11 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	92 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	10 km	17 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	139 km	26 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	115 km	20 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	59 km	14 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	59 km	2 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	106 km	0 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	137 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	123 km	7 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	124 km	18 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	32 km	14 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	29 km	17 km

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

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	293 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

165 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 370 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	80 km	14.5 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF3	35 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	87 km	15.8 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	95 km	13.6 mi	2
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	75 km	5.8 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	79 km	8.3 mi	7
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	50 km	16.0 mi	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	74 km	30.0 mi	1
May 9, 1988	EF3	43 km	5.0 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	82 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	83 km	12.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF3	97 km	23.6 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF3	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2023	EF2	48 km	3.7 mi	0
Apr 8, 2021	EF2	60 km	1.3 mi	0
Apr 8, 2021	EF2	59 km	1.8 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	42 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	94 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	83 km	16.9 mi	0
Apr 24, 2010	EF2	86 km	14.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	98 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	62 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	83 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,663	57 km
2016	STINKING CREEK	10,768	49 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,327	36 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	89 km
2000	UNNAMED	8,064	50 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,907	74 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	92 km
2001	COOL SPRINGS	7,477	90 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,590	52 km
1987	K-T FIRE	6,372	70 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	92 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,067	47 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	83 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,973	52 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,679	69 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,371	56 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	3.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
April	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in
August	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	4.2 in

Luttrell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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