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Weather & Climate in Selmer, TN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selmer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 59.1 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 444 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1706°N, 88.5951°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McNairy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
168 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 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 148 km | 19 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee | M3.3 | 137 km | 4 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.2 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee | M3.2 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 146 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee | M3.1 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
435 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 118 fatalities, 1,151 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 53 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 30 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 62 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 55 km | 39.0 mi | 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 76 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF4 | 52 km | 16.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 19, 1970 | EF4 | 62 km | 47.6 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 47 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 37 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 20 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 57 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF3 | 68 km | 29.6 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 74 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 46 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF3 | 60 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF3 | 82 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 97 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1994 | EF3 | 59 km | 38.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | EF3 | 18 km | 22.0 mi | 4 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | EF3 | 73 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | C-55 CHILLI LAKE | 3,555 | 75 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 82 km |
| 2014 | C-39 EAST CHEWALLA | 3,107 | 82 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,031 | 74 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,848 | 84 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,248 | 90 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 | 2,182 | 72 km |
| 2010 | COMP 42 | 2,142 | 84 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 | 1,977 | 52 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,972 | 88 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,785 | 84 km |
| 2011 | HOLLY SPRINGS RX | 1,780 | 75 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,668 | 89 km |
| 2024 | HSRD 47 1 2 RX | 1,634 | 73 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD | 1,464 | 82 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,298 | 76 km |
| 2015 | YELLOW RABBIT | 1,274 | 59 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,259 | 81 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD | 1,254 | 81 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 | 1,254 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Selmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.1").