Weather & Climate in Tusculum, TN

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

Tusculum 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 1,457 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,457 ft (444 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density	680/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1750°N, 82.7454°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Asheville Regional (AVL) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 7.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.4 / 100
Community Resilience	22.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

133 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	111 km	17 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	132 km	25 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	102 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	118 km	35 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	81 km	23 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	141 km	1 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	96 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	130 km	2 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	85 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	90 km	17 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	124 km	2 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	132 km	14 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	67 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	107 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	75 km	17 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	141 km	26 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	76 km	14 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	59 km	21 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	123 km	1 km
Nov 10, 1992	4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee	M3.0	138 km	10 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 2	98 mph	222 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 259 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	89 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	9 km	13.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	17 km	15.8 mi	6
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	36 km	1.9 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	95 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	13 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	72 km	12.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	81 km	2.2 mi	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	93 km	3.7 mi	0
May 5, 1989	EF2	99 km	15.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	64 km	11.5 mi	0
Feb 18, 1976	EF2	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	7 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	17 km	16.0 mi	1
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 11, 1963	EF2	39 km	6.2 mi	1
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	19 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1955	EF2	35 km	4.3 mi	0
Sep 25, 2024	EF1	96 km	0.6 mi	0

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	83 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	87 km
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	84 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	90 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	84 km
2016	LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL	6,751	92 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	30 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	99 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	71 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	86 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,789	75 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,758	87 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	76 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	29 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	87 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,680	76 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	45 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,601	85 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	49 km
1987	KNOX	2,452	97 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)	3.8 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Tusculum has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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