Weather & Climate in Randolph, TN

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

Randolph enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 366 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	366 ft (112 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	149/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5189°N, 89.8846°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tipton County County
Nearest Airport	Arkansas International (BYH) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.2 / 100
Community Resilience	50.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	118 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	42 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	43 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	48 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	79 km	15 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	145 km	10 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	76 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	46 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	84 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	56 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	62 km	14 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	149 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	80 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	74 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	41 km	17 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	59 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	48 km	22 km
Aug 20, 1994	4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas	M3.5	127 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	24 km	13 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	135 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,715 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	67 km	81.2 mi	8
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	94 km	7.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	77 km	39.0 mi	11
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	91 km	16.0 mi	6
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	47 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	39 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	91 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	52 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	75 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	87 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	83 km	4.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	85 km	2.0 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	59 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	8 km	39.2 mi	1
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	87 km	122.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	79 km	12.5 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	66 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	50 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	99 km	31.0 mi	6
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	75 km	18.0 mi	16

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,298 acres, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1994	UNNAMED	1,298	85 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38	1,243	100 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,192	97 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,010	72 km
1994	UNNAMED	936	99 km
2014	C-31 BOONE ROAD	911	91 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 37/38	888	99 km
2020	UNNAMED	840	91 km
2005	WAPANOCCA LAKE	725	37 km
1993	UNNAMED	664	94 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 31	619	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	587	97 km
2024	CHEWALLA CREEK	535	95 km
2006	BIG SPRING	501	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	5.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	5.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.1 in

Randolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.9").

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