Weather & Climate in White Pine, TN

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

White Pine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,112 ft (339 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	891/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1013°N, 83.2857°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hamblen County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 8.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.1 / 100
Community Resilience	34.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

158 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	117 km	17 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	88 km	25 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	93 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	51 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	76 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	113 km	1 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	116 km	10 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	101 km	11 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	66 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	46 km	17 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	136 km	20 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	77 km	2 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	84 km	14 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	69 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	106 km	26 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	28 km	14 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	114 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	27 km	17 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	118 km	25 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	252 km

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

Tornado History

149 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	94 km	14.5 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF3	74 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	44 km	15.8 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	52 km	13.6 mi	2
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	98 km	5.8 mi	0
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	87 km	16.0 mi	0
May 9, 1988	EF3	69 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	85 km	1.9 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF3	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 7, 2023	EF2	81 km	3.7 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	64 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	96 km	16.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	57 km	8.8 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	48 km	2.2 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF2	83 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	53 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 28, 1976	EF2	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Feb 18, 1976	EF2	18 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF2	67 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF2	93 km	0.1 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	90 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	50 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,663	100 km
2016	STINKING CREEK	10,768	91 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,327	74 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	8,064	93 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,907	89 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	98 km
2016	LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL	6,751	96 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,590	86 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	49 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,067	78 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	68 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,973	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,679	89 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,371	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	4,400	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	4,337	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	3.6 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in	Driest
November	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.8 in

White Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.5").

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