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Weather & Climate in Newport, TN

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

Newport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,167 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density1,244/sq mi
Coordinates35.9616°N, 83.1976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCocke County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.1 / 100
Community Resilience8.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 132 km 17 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 85 km 25 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 109 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 91 km 35 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 69 km 23 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 130 km 1 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 112 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 108 km 11 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 50 km 1 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 142 km 5 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 61 km 17 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 86 km 14 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 77 km 2 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 134 km 20 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 52 km 0 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 118 km 25 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 128 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 32 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 32 km 17 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 141 km 5 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 2 98 mph 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 14.5 mi 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 90 km 4.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 47 km 13.6 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 36 km 15.8 mi 6
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 99 km 5.8 mi 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 95 km 16.0 mi 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 87 km 5.0 mi 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 81 km 1.9 mi 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 87 km 3.7 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 81 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 58 km 8.8 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 93 km 16.9 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 65 km 2.2 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 94 km 5.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 69 km 11.5 mi 0
Jun 28, 1976 EF2 71 km 0.2 mi 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 2 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF2 96 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 41 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 90 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 92 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 37 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 95 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 84 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 86 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,758 86 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 93 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 99 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 32 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,662 86 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,601 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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