Weather & Climate in Taft, TN

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

Taft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°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 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 888 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	888 ft (271 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density	85/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0261°N, 86.7177°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"

57% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	68.4 / 100
Community Resilience	24.0 / 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 Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	116 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	57 km	0 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	150 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	117 km	5 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	112 km	24 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	118 km	0 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	76 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	118 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	118 km	15 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	147 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	94 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	19 km
Sep 19, 1990	6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia	M2.9	124 km	6 km
May 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia	M2.9	132 km	3 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	43 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	43 km	13 km
Aug 7, 2006	8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia	M2.9	115 km	14 km
Mar 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia	M2.8	129 km	4 km
May 13, 1999	11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee	M2.8	29 km	20 km
Sep 20, 1990	6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama	M2.8	23 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 188 fatalities, 2,615 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	98 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	93 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	47 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	78 km	30.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	81 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 10, 2009	EF4	82 km	23.3 mi	2
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	87 km	16.7 mi	4
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	89 km	10.9 mi	1
Jan 24, 1997	EF4	86 km	6.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	36 km	39.0 mi	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	70 km	29.0 mi	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	42 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	20 km	27.5 mi	11
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	81 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	54 km	21.6 mi	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	19 km	2.0 mi	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	43 km	12.7 mi	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	56 km	3.8 mi	0
May 8, 2024	EF3	70 km	11.5 mi	1
May 8, 2024	EF3	89 km	12.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BK OWL CREEK (2,838 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	96 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	98 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	90 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	100 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	90 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	99 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	89 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	90 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	93 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	93 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,819	98 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,620	90 km
2021	BK CLIFTY FORK	1,612	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,603	93 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,562	97 km
2022	BK TAPSVILLE	1,494	93 km
2024	BNK HOLMES CHAPEL/MT. OLIVE RX	1,302	97 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,271	55 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,230	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	4.5 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.6 in

Taft has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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