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Weather & Climate in Lynchburg, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lynchburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°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 62.3 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 1,003 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 129.2 sq mi (334.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2889°N, 86.3587°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Moore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
95 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 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama | M3.9 | 65 km | 0 km |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee | M3.5 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee | M3.3 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1994 | 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 87 km | 24 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 140 km | 18 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee | M3.2 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 97 km | 0 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M3.1 | 46 km | 8 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama | M3.1 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia | M3.1 | 144 km | 9 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama | M3.1 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee | M3.1 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee | M3.0 | 138 km | 25 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia | M2.9 | 130 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia | M2.9 | 118 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,900 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 91 km | 83.3 mi | 16 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 82 km | 47.0 mi | 14 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 85 km | 40.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 69 km | 30.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF4 | 68 km | 23.3 mi | 2 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 84 km | 10.9 mi | 1 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | EF4 | 56 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 80 km | 39.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 15, 1989 | EF4 | 76 km | 18.5 mi | 21 |
| Dec 24, 1988 | EF4 | 86 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 35 km | 27.5 mi | 11 |
| Mar 22, 1952 | EF4 | 96 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| Feb 29, 1952 | EF4 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Feb 13, 1952 | EF4 | 11 km | 12.7 mi | 3 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 68 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 85 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF3 | 40 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF3 | 85 km | 13.5 mi | 4 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 36 km | 26.8 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 4,213 | 79 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 2,638 | 75 km |
| 2016 | BRIDGE CREEK ROAD | 1,777 | 73 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,691 | 67 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,271 | 32 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,250 | 98 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,236 | 79 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,210 | 77 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,201 | 81 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,173 | 88 km |
| 2009 | LOWER FORD RD | 1,108 | 86 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 1,057 | 85 km |
| 2016 | FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE | 1,008 | 95 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 1,000 | 87 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 963 | 84 km |
| 2007 | STEVENSON | 955 | 62 km |
| 2011 | VALENTINE | 868 | 88 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 826 | 45 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 810 | 81 km |
| 2004 | JACKSON | 798 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Lynchburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").