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Weather & Climate in Oak Hill, TN

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

Oak Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°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 53.9 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 827 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²)
Population Density597/sq mi
Coordinates36.0684°N, 86.7931°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDavidson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.3 / 100
Community Resilience58.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 133 km 1 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 132 km 8 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 145 km 0 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 128 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 128 km 13 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 150 km 1 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 121 km 4 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 123 km 10 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 111 km 20 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 132 km 6 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 78 km 7 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 147 km 2 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 122 km 13 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 146 km 27 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 137 km 30 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 21 km 0 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 126 km 5 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 46 km 0 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 141 km 6 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 96 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,418 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 35 km 23.3 mi 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 42 km 6.5 mi 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 19 km 6.0 mi 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 52 km 42.6 mi 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 54 km 11.5 mi 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 83 km 47.2 mi 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 91 km 28.0 mi 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 96 km 29.3 mi 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 19 km 60.1 mi 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 92 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 90 km 4.7 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 88 km 9.4 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 53 km 50.3 mi 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 28 km 22.7 mi 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 50 km 18.8 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 38 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 21 km 1.0 mi 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 91 km 1.6 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 11.5 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 52 km 3.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIWETHER LEWIS (513 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Oak Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.0").

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