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Weather & Climate in Telford, TN

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

Telford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,712 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,712 ft (522 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates36.2534°N, 82.5478°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (AVL)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 108 km 17 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 106 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 134 km 35 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 94 km 23 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 78 km 5 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 110 km 2 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 101 km 1 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 107 km 17 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 143 km 2 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 80 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 96 km 14 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 104 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 95 km 17 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 132 km 1 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 76 km 21 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 59 km 2 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 77 km 0 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 93 km 7 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 69 km 10 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 95 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 — 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 34 km 15.8 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 22 km 13.6 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 69 km 19.6 mi 3
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 19 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 87 km 8.4 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 14 km 8.8 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 52 km 12.0 mi 2
May 8, 2009 EF2 94 km 1.1 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 95 km 2.2 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 90 km 1.7 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 87 km 3.7 mi 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 85 km 15.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 73 km 11.5 mi 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 97 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 69 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 91 km 3.2 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 13 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 36 km 16.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 59 km 6.2 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 acres, 1987).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 82 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 73 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 91 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 74 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 93 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 44 km
2014 North Fork Rx 4,934 98 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 68 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,758 95 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 71 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 75 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,680 72 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 33 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,601 93 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 72 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Telford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.7").

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