Weather & Climate in Milledgeville, TN

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

Milledgeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 444 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	444 ft (135 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	181/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3776°N, 88.3661°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Chester County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.71"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.5 / 100
Community Resilience	45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	132 km	15 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	136 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	128 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	148 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	123 km	13 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	133 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	124 km	15 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	122 km	9 km
Aug 12, 2013	7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee	M3.3	130 km	4 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	128 km	11 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	141 km	11 km
Jun 6, 1995	5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	137 km	5 km
Nov 6, 1994	11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee	M3.1	89 km	11 km
Aug 23, 1999	1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	142 km	9 km
Nov 29, 1996	3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	138 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2014	8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	133 km	6 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	122 km	0 km
Jul 31, 2017	4 km N of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	145 km	5 km
Jan 21, 1993	6 km NE of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.0	146 km	6 km
Jul 5, 2016	6 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.0	148 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,331 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	36 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	56 km	7.6 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	14 km	16.2 mi	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	62 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	46 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	52 km	16.0 mi	6
May 18, 1995	EF4	91 km	29.0 mi	3
May 7, 1971	EF4	86 km	50.9 mi	3
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	93 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	24 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	57 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	48 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	45 km	48.4 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	99 km	29.6 mi	3
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	89 km	10.3 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	91 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	98 km	31.0 mi	6
May 4, 2003	EF3	52 km	21.0 mi	0
Nov 26, 2001	EF3	98 km	5.0 mi	2
Jan 22, 1999	EF3	77 km	15.0 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	83 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	90 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	90 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	79 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	79 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	79 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,010	92 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	82 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	85 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	74 km
2019	UNNAMED	857	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	825	79 km
2007	ROCKHOUSE ROAD	791	59 km
2000	UNNAMED	762	36 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	85 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX	724	85 km
2021	PRENTISS CR 1331	713	77 km
2015	UNNAMED	686	85 km
2012	HOBSON BRANCH	573	93 km
2011	YELLOW CREEK	572	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.6 in

Milledgeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").

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