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Weather & Climate in Pulaski, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pulaski enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 698 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1930°N, 87.0347°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Giles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maury County Regional (MRC) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 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 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama | M3.9 | 91 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama | M3.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1994 | 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia | M3.2 | 143 km | 24 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M3.1 | 104 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia | M2.9 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 29 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 24 km | 4 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee | M2.8 | 11 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee | M2.8 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee | M2.8 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama | M2.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 1991 | 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia | M2.7 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee | M2.7 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama | M2.7 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 2022 | 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama | M2.7 | 45 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
586 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 2,344 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 90 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 55 km | 83.3 mi | 16 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 90 km | 52.0 mi | 28 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF4 | 65 km | 23.3 mi | 2 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 91 km | 16.7 mi | 4 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 91 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | EF4 | 81 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 46 km | 29.0 mi | 3 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 40 km | 39.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 15, 1989 | EF4 | 70 km | 18.5 mi | 21 |
| Dec 24, 1988 | EF4 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 53 km | 27.5 mi | 11 |
| Apr 24, 1955 | EF4 | 94 km | 8.6 mi | 5 |
| Mar 22, 1952 | EF4 | 66 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| Feb 29, 1952 | EF4 | 42 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Feb 13, 1952 | EF4 | 67 km | 12.7 mi | 3 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 46 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 53 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF3 | 49 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | EF3 | 84 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BK OWL CREEK (2,838 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | BK OWL CREEK | 2,838 | 98 km |
| 2011 | GREEN TOWER | 2,653 | 99 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,264 | 95 km |
| 2021 | BK LEOLA/WARREN | 2,007 | 94 km |
| 2010 | STINSON GAP | 1,922 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,845 | 97 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,826 | 97 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,620 | 96 km |
| 2022 | BK TAPSVILLE | 1,494 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,271 | 84 km |
| 2021 | BK KEY MILL | 1,217 | 98 km |
| 2024 | BNK KEY MILL RX | 1,210 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,125 | 98 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,107 | 100 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,084 | 96 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,080 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,075 | 98 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 1,050 | 100 km |
| 2021 | BK TELEPHONE | 1,022 | 97 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,004 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Pulaski has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").