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Weather & Climate in Pleasant View, TN

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

Pleasant View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates36.3893°N, 87.0455°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCheatham County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 130 km 0 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 105 km 0 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 110 km 1 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 144 km 20 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 120 km 7 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 106 km 27 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 85 km 0 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 93 km 5 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 60 km 0 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 97 km 30 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 137 km 6 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 130 km 16 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 130 km 1 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 98 km 9 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 106 km 5 km
Aug 6, 1997 7 km WNW of Loretto, Tennessee M2.5 148 km 0 km
Jun 14, 1996 6 km E of Saltillo, Tennessee M2.5 149 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 72 km 23.3 mi 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 84 km 6.5 mi 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 54 km 6.0 mi 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 10 km 42.6 mi 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 87 km 11.5 mi 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 43 km 47.2 mi 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 70 km 29.3 mi 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 52 km 28.0 mi 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 26 km 60.1 mi 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 8.2 mi 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 51 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 88 km 9.4 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 63 km 50.3 mi 22
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 87 km 18.1 mi 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 24 km 18.8 mi 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 26 km 22.7 mi 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 77 km 29.7 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 49 km 1.0 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 76 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 100 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 88 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 90 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Pleasant View has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.1").

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