Weather & Climate in Saltillo, TN

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

Saltillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 59.2 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 468 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	468 ft (143 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	242/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3805°N, 88.2536°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hardin County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.8 / 100
Community Resilience	41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	139 km	15 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	143 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	136 km	14 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	133 km	13 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	134 km	15 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	140 km	7 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	130 km	9 km
Aug 12, 2013	7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee	M3.3	136 km	4 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	135 km	11 km
Nov 6, 1994	11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee	M3.1	97 km	11 km
Apr 7, 2014	8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	140 km	6 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	126 km	0 km
Jun 6, 1995	5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	144 km	5 km
Nov 29, 1996	3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	145 km	5 km
Aug 23, 1999	1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.1	149 km	9 km
May 27, 1995	11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.0	138 km	6 km
Jul 7, 2001	7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.0	144 km	13 km
May 1, 2015	southeastern Missouri	M2.9	140 km	7 km
Sep 27, 1997	9 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M2.9	139 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2014	8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M2.9	132 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,172 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998	EF5	28 km	69.4 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	64 km	7.6 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	13 km	16.2 mi	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	72 km	39.0 mi	11
May 5, 1999	EF4	37 km	6.0 mi	3
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	61 km	16.0 mi	6
May 18, 1995	EF4	82 km	29.0 mi	3
May 7, 1971	EF4	90 km	50.9 mi	3
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	100 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	30 km	11.6 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	67 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	57 km	86.0 mi	9
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	38 km	48.4 mi	0
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	96 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 11, 2008	EF3	78 km	10.3 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	62 km	21.0 mi	0
Nov 26, 2001	EF3	97 km	5.0 mi	2
Jan 22, 1999	EF3	75 km	15.0 mi	1
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	84 km	22.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	91 km
2015	YELLOW RABBIT	1,274	98 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21	1,239	98 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,152	87 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15	1,126	87 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX	1,058	87 km
2012	UNNAMED	965	90 km
2012	UNNAMED	947	93 km
2022	1686 COUNTY ROAD 202	933	81 km
2016	UNNAMED	825	87 km
2007	ROCKHOUSE ROAD	791	50 km
2000	UNNAMED	762	28 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	93 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX	724	93 km
2021	PRENTISS CR 1331	713	78 km
2015	UNNAMED	686	93 km
2011	YELLOW CREEK	572	68 km
1999	UNNAMED	564	55 km
1996	UNNAMED	523	65 km
2014	MERIWETHER LEWIS	513	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	4.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	5.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.6 in

Saltillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.3").

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