Weather & Climate in Millington, TN

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

Millington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	259 ft (79 m)
Area	31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density	496/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3337°N, 89.8995°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Shelby County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.6 / 100
Community Resilience	57.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	138 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	60 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	57 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	68 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	99 km	15 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	68 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	66 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	104 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	65 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	68 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	98 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	94 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	59 km	17 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	80 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	42 km	13 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	67 km	22 km
Aug 20, 1994	4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas	M3.5	138 km	10 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	129 km	10 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	55 km	15 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	104 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 204 fatalities, 1,744 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	78 km	81.2 mi	8
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	84 km	75.1 mi	9
May 4, 2003	EF4	82 km	39.0 mi	11
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	96 km	16.0 mi	6
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	65 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	55 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	72 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	80 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	99 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	55 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	84 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	16 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	98 km	72.6 mi	4
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	89 km	12.5 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	88 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	58 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	48 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	94 km	18.0 mi	16
May 4, 2003	EF3	89 km	21.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	86 km	10.0 mi	0

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	—	—	54 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,152 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	84 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	85 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	88 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	99 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	88 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	88 km
2024	HSRD 47 1 2 RX	1,634	90 km
2015	BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD	1,464	99 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,363	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,298	70 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	92 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,259	96 km
2015	BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD	1,254	96 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41	1,254	88 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38	1,243	83 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	92 km
2010	COMP 61	1,227	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,192	81 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.3 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.1 in
April	60°F (16°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
May	69°F (20°C)	5.1 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.2 in

Millington has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").

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