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Weather & Climate in Ridgetop, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ridgetop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 888 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4037°N, 86.7677°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Robertson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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: M3.5.
| Jun 19, 2007 | 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee | M3.5 | 144 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2023 | 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky | M3.0 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.9 | 111 km | 0 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee | M2.8 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky | M2.8 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee | M2.8 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.6 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | Kentucky | M2.6 | 102 km | 30 km |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee | M2.6 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1990 | 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky | M2.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 1997 | 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee | M2.6 | 70 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee | M2.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky | M2.5 | 141 km | 16 km |
| May 30, 2023 | 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky | M2.5 | 136 km | 1 km |
| May 2, 1998 | 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky | M2.5 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky | M2.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2002 | 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee | M2.5 | 142 km | 4 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: 93 fatalities, 1,300 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF4 | 72 km | 23.3 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | EF4 | 73 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1988 | EF4 | 55 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 1970 | EF4 | 33 km | 42.6 mi | 3 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 91 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | EF3 | 66 km | 47.2 mi | 4 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 59 km | 29.3 mi | 16 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 56 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2020 | EF3 | 31 km | 60.1 mi | 5 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF3 | 64 km | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 38 km | 50.3 mi | 22 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 94 km | 18.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 48 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | EF3 | 9 km | 22.7 mi | 7 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 95 km | 29.7 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 52 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 81 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | DEAD DEER | 1,557 | 100 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,039 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Ridgetop has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").