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Weather & Climate in Nixon, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nixon 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 499 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 | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1148°N, 88.2582°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Nov 6, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee | M3.1 | 118 km | 11 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 100 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee | M2.9 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee | M2.8 | 143 km | 9 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee | M2.8 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee | M2.7 | 24 km | 2 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 6 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M2.7 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama | M2.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama | M2.7 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama | M2.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1999 | 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama | M2.6 | 113 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 25 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 18 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 83 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 83 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 59 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 77 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 72 km | 29.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 19, 1970 | EF4 | 81 km | 47.6 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 55 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 68 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 51 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 27 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 80 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 73 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF3 | 90 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF3 | 28 km | 38.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | EF3 | 94 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | EF3 | 43 km | 22.0 mi | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | C-55 CHILLI LAKE | 3,555 | 95 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,031 | 94 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 | 2,182 | 92 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 | 1,977 | 76 km |
| 2011 | HOLLY SPRINGS RX | 1,780 | 94 km |
| 2024 | HSRD 47 1 2 RX | 1,634 | 96 km |
| 2015 | YELLOW RABBIT | 1,274 | 83 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 | 1,239 | 83 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,220 | 98 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,152 | 71 km |
| 2024 | HOLLY SPRINGS IU 56-1 RX | 1,149 | 97 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,144 | 98 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 | 1,126 | 71 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 55 SOUTH | 1,071 | 95 km |
| 2024 | HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX | 1,058 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,010 | 96 km |
| 2014 | C-47 LIBERTY ROAD | 967 | 96 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 965 | 74 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 947 | 75 km |
| 2022 | 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 | 933 | 62 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Nixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.3").