Weather & Climate in Sardis, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sardis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 496 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4424°N, 88.2912°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
122 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 | 133 km | 15 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee | M3.3 | 129 km | 4 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee | M3.2 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee | M3.1 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Aug 23, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 4 km N of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1995 | 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.0 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 6 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.0 | 149 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
430 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 1,270 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 35 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 19 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 58 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 68 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 37 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 55 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 89 km | 29.0 mi | 3 |
| May 7, 1971 | EF4 | 83 km | 50.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 22 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 65 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 57 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 45 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 83 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF3 | 100 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 97 km | 31.0 mi | 6 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 58 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2001 | EF3 | 90 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | EF3 | 68 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF3 | 81 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 | 93 km |
| 2015 | YELLOW RABBIT | 1,274 | 100 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 | 1,239 | 100 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,152 | 89 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 | 1,126 | 89 km |
| 2024 | HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX | 1,058 | 89 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 965 | 92 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 947 | 95 km |
| 2022 | 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 | 933 | 84 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 825 | 89 km |
| 2007 | ROCKHOUSE ROAD | 791 | 51 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 762 | 35 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 729 | 95 km |
| 2024 | HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX | 724 | 95 km |
| 2021 | PRENTISS CR 1331 | 713 | 85 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 686 | 95 km |
| 2011 | YELLOW CREEK | 572 | 75 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 564 | 59 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 523 | 71 km |
| 2014 | MERIWETHER LEWIS | 513 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Sardis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.3").