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Weather & Climate in Whiteside, TN

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

Whiteside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°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 56.5 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 878 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation878 ft (268 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates34.9946°N, 85.4868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDade County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively 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

137 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 57 km 20 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 149 km 25 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 75 km 0 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 126 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 145 km 11 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 89 km 1 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 62 km 3 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 69 km 26 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 100 km 20 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 85 km 7 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 17 km 0 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 99 km 5 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 116 km 25 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 3 km 24 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 83 km 18 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 109 km 5 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 40 km 8 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 42 km 8 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 59 km 9 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 71 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 1,607 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 81 km 36.6 mi 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 31 km 48.0 mi 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 61 km 47.0 mi 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 44 km 30.2 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 39 km 40.2 mi 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 75 km 16.6 mi 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 48 km 10.9 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 27.5 mi 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 29.5 mi 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 63 km 5.4 mi 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 87 km 4.2 mi 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 77 km 12.7 mi 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 52 km 12.3 mi 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 99 km 12.0 mi 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 22 km 19.3 mi 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 43 km 13.5 mi 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 70 km 4.6 mi 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 97 km 26.8 mi 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 88 km 21.8 mi 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 33 km 41.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 82 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 33 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 73 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 58 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 57 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 99 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 62 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 65 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 100 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 28 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 65 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 38 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Whiteside has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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