Weather & Climate in Olivet, TN

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

Olivet 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 451 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	451 ft (137 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density	270/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2048°N, 88.1939°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hardin County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

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

42 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	144 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	147 km	9 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	112 km	0 km
Nov 6, 1994	11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee	M3.1	114 km	11 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	133 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	142 km	19 km
Jun 25, 2014	8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.9	149 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	96 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	96 km	10 km
Apr 3, 1992	4 km NE of Central, Tennessee	M2.9	137 km	8 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	109 km	10 km
May 30, 2003	10 km N of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.8	149 km	6 km
Apr 20, 2002	10 km N of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.8	149 km	7 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	107 km	20 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	115 km	4 km
Jan 16, 2009	8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee	M2.8	144 km	9 km
Feb 4, 2020	8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.8	149 km	12 km
Mar 20, 2025	8 km WNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.8	150 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2024	5 km WNW of Trimble, Tennessee	M2.7	148 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,124 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	16 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	11 km	16.2 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	80 km	7.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	84 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	48 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	75 km	16.0 mi	6
May 18, 1995	EF4	69 km	29.0 mi	3
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	91 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	49 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	72 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	57 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	22 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	100 km	15.6 mi	2
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	91 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	73 km	10.3 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	73 km	21.0 mi	0
Jan 22, 1999	EF3	94 km	15.0 mi	1
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	93 km	22.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1994	EF3	23 km	38.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	51 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: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	85 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	92 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	92 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	81 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	81 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	81 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	84 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	85 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	72 km
2019	UNNAMED	857	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	825	81 km
2007	ROCKHOUSE ROAD	791	56 km
2000	UNNAMED	762	14 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	86 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX	724	86 km
2021	PRENTISS CR 1331	713	61 km
1987	BROWNS	702	86 km
2015	UNNAMED	686	86 km
1999	CHERRY HILL	659	97 km
2014	HURRICANE CREEK	593	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	5.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.7 in
June	76°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)	4.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.4 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.7 in

Olivet has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.3").

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