Weather & Climate in Powells Crossroads, TN

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

Powells Crossroads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 694 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	694 ft (212 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density	297/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1848°N, 85.4848°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marion County County
Nearest Airport	Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"

68% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.0 / 100
Community Resilience	28.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	78 km	20 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	142 km	25 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	86 km	0 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	121 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	130 km	11 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	67 km	3 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	69 km	1 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	56 km	26 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	93 km	20 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	140 km	14 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	147 km	2 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	24 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	119 km	5 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	106 km	25 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	38 km	0 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	70 km	18 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	109 km	5 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	71 km	7 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	37 km	8 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	45 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 153 fatalities, 1,708 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	99 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	58 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	18 km	40.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	44 km	48.0 mi	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	77 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	96 km	16.6 mi	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	66 km	10.9 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	95 km	27.5 mi	11
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	86 km	29.5 mi	9
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	94 km	28.4 mi	10
May 19, 1973	EF4	83 km	5.4 mi	0
May 2, 1953	EF4	74 km	4.2 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	100 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	74 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	69 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	34 km	19.3 mi	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	61 km	13.5 mi	4
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	69 km	4.6 mi	2
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	99 km	26.8 mi	2
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	30 km	41.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	87 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	84 km
2001	UNNAMED	4,213	12 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	84 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,539	98 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	78 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	100 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,758	95 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	79 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,638	37 km
2024	RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT	2,597	96 km
2024	RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD	2,445	82 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	83 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	86 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	73 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,806	98 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	9 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	5.4 in
February	40°F (5°C)	5.2 in
March	49°F (9°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	4.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.2 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	69°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	5.2 in
December	40°F (5°C)	5.7 in	Coldest

Powells Crossroads has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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