Weather & Climate in Prospect, TN

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

Prospect 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 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 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	118/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0219°N, 86.9989°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	68.4 / 100
Community Resilience	24.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

54 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	138 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	78 km	0 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	138 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	134 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	144 km	0 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	102 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	140 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	140 km	15 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	91 km	19 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	139 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	84 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2006	8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia	M2.9	140 km	14 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	18 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	18 km	10 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	145 km	8 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	148 km	6 km
May 13, 1999	7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	5 km	10 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	8 km	20 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	5 km	4 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M2.8	102 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

627 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 2,446 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	95 km	69.4 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	36 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	76 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 10, 2009	EF4	83 km	23.3 mi	2
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	74 km	16.7 mi	4
Jan 24, 1997	EF4	96 km	6.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	44 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	22 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	52 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	46 km	27.5 mi	11
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	75 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	47 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	41 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	67 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	38 km	3.8 mi	0
May 8, 2024	EF3	65 km	11.5 mi	1
Apr 1, 2023	EF3	39 km	12.0 mi	1
Nov 29, 2016	EF3	65 km	6.2 mi	0
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	89 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	35 km	15.6 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	91 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	85 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	95 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	89 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	81 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	87 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	87 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	78 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	94 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	90 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	77 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	95 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	78 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	80 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	80 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	4.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.6 in

Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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