Weather & Climate in Minor Hill, TN

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

Minor Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 890 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	890 ft (271 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	322/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0566°N, 87.1607°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Giles County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"

54% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.4 / 100
Community Resilience	38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	93 km	0 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	147 km	5 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	116 km	8 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	141 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	85 km	5 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	145 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	11 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	11 km	13 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	14 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	13 km	20 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	20 km	4 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M2.8	117 km	6 km
Jan 16, 2019	5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee	M2.8	91 km	7 km
Oct 20, 2017	5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama	M2.7	119 km	5 km
Mar 11, 2006	17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee	M2.7	79 km	2 km
Mar 11, 2017	6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama	M2.7	54 km	5 km
Aug 13, 2022	6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama	M2.7	50 km	13 km
Jan 15, 2016	8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama	M2.6	109 km	5 km
Dec 8, 1997	6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee	M2.6	118 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 144 fatalities, 2,259 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	80 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	72 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	41 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 10, 2009	EF4	83 km	23.3 mi	2
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	74 km	16.7 mi	4
May 5, 1999	EF4	90 km	6.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	28 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	30 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	65 km	18.5 mi	21
Dec 24, 1988	EF4	99 km	6.0 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	61 km	27.5 mi	11
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	79 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	53 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	54 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	80 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	63 km	11.5 mi	1
May 8, 2024	EF3	36 km	3.8 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	54 km	12.0 mi	1
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	69 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	74 km	48.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	90 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	85 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	95 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	91 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	83 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	92 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	87 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	85 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	78 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	91 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	91 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	77 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	95 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	77 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	80 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	80 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.6 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	4.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.7 in

Minor Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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