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Weather & Climate in Rutherford, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rutherford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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 54.7 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 341 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1221°N, 88.9929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Weakley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
353 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 26, 1990 | 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri | M4.8 | 127 km | 1 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri | M4.5 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 140 km | 16 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 43 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 85 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky | M4.0 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri | M3.9 | 92 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | M3.7 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 40 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 62 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky | M3.6 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri | M3.6 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.5 | 96 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
543 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 221 fatalities, 1,924 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 42 km | 168.5 mi | 57 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 51 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 67 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 61 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 16 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 64 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 20 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1968 | EF4 | 84 km | 50.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 4, 1964 | EF4 | 81 km | 18.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 77 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 95 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 22 km | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 75 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 100 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | 24 km | 122.6 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2016 | EF3 | 74 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 90 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 47 km | 18.0 mi | 16 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 7 km | 31.0 mi | 6 |
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 | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | DEVILS BACKBONE RX | 3,215 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Rutherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").