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Weather & Climate in New Tazewell, TN

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

New Tazewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 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 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates36.4381°N, 83.6052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClaiborne County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.8 / 100
Community Resilience6.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 92 km 17 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 105 km 25 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 59 km 1 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 10 km 23 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 38 km 35 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 133 km 10 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 66 km 1 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 90 km 11 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 149 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 109 km 1 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 20 km 17 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 87 km 2 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 143 km 20 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 87 km 14 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 116 km 0 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 123 km 25 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 60 km 26 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 49 km 17 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 149 km 7 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 90 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 — 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

172 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 23 fatalities, 401 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 33 km 4.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 15.8 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 13.6 mi 2
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 100 km 30.0 mi 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 74 km 16.0 mi 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 22 km 5.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 12.2 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 22.3 mi 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 13.0 mi 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 88 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 92 km 23.6 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 53 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 75 km 3.7 mi 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 69 km 1.8 mi 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 72 km 1.3 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 17 km 2.6 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 100 km 7.2 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 83 km 8.8 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 73 km 4.5 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 3 km 2.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 71 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 60 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 74 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 33 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 47 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 89 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 66 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 40 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 70 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 60 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 44 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,938 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

New Tazewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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