Weather & Climate in Medon, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Medon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. 81% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 462 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 462 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4521°N, 88.8627°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 148 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.5 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.3 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee | M3.3 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri | M3.3 | 142 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
447 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 200 fatalities, 1,621 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 81 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 56 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 25 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 17 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 86 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 14 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 92 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 69 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 19, 1970 | EF4 | 82 km | 47.6 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 38 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 70 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 23 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 99 km | 29.6 mi | 16 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 88 km | 39.2 mi | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 33 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 83 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 89 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF3 | 78 km | 29.6 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | C-55 CHILLI LAKE | 3,555 | 90 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 89 km |
| 2014 | C-39 EAST CHEWALLA | 3,107 | 89 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,031 | 90 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,848 | 93 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 | 2,182 | 89 km |
| 2010 | COMP 42 | 2,142 | 93 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 | 1,977 | 67 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,785 | 93 km |
| 2011 | HOLLY SPRINGS RX | 1,780 | 91 km |
| 2024 | HSRD 47 1 2 RX | 1,634 | 84 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD | 1,464 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,298 | 77 km |
| 2015 | YELLOW RABBIT | 1,274 | 72 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,259 | 94 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD | 1,254 | 94 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 | 1,254 | 92 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 | 1,243 | 89 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 | 1,239 | 72 km |
| 2010 | COMP 61 | 1,227 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Medon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").