What should you know about Murfreesboro's weather?
- NWS office
- Nashville (OHX)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 617 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.85° N, 86.39° W
- Nearest radar
- KOHX · Nashville NEXRAD · 29 mi
- County
- Rutherford County, TN
- Yearly rain
- 55.9 in
- Warmest month
- July · 78.8°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 37.7°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Apr to Jun
How much rain does Murfreesboro get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47.9 | 52.5 | 61.1 | 70.9 | 79.0 | 86.2 | 89.2 | 89.0 | 83.8 | 73.1 | 60.9 | 51.3 |
| Low °F | 27.5 | 30.4 | 37.2 | 45.7 | 55.3 | 64.4 | 68.4 | 66.6 | 59.3 | 46.7 | 36.8 | 31.0 |
| Rain (in) | 4.66 | 4.87 | 5.29 | 4.83 | 4.93 | 5.68 | 4.95 | 3.61 | 4.04 | 3.46 | 4.06 | 5.54 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.9 | 27.5 | 4.66 |
| Feb | 52.5 | 30.4 | 4.87 |
| Mar | 61.1 | 37.2 | 5.29 |
| Apr | 70.9 | 45.7 | 4.83 |
| May | 79.0 | 55.3 | 4.93 |
| Jun | 86.2 | 64.4 | 5.68 |
| Jul | 89.2 | 68.4 | 4.95 |
| Aug | 89.0 | 66.6 | 3.61 |
| Sep | 83.8 | 59.3 | 4.04 |
| Oct | 73.1 | 46.7 | 3.46 |
| Nov | 60.9 | 36.8 | 4.06 |
| Dec | 51.3 | 31.0 | 5.54 |
MURFREESBORO 5 N, TN US · 5 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
What did the April 10, 2009 tornado do to Murfreesboro?
An EF4 tornado cut a 23.25-mile path across Rutherford County and caused 58 injuries and 2 deaths in and near Murfreesboro. Its strongest winds, estimated around 170 mph, hit the Highland Park Drive neighborhood and the Tomahawk Trace area. Semi trailers ended up piled together near Thompson Lane and Broad Street. Rutherford County EMA figures, reported by a newspaper and cited by NWS Nashville, list 117 homes destroyed and 298 with major damage. NWS Nashville cites a newspaper report that a fallen tree at Stones River Battlefield damaged a 60-foot section of the national cemetery wall.
Does the Murfreesboro weather radar matter in winter?
Yes, because an F4 tornado struck the south side of the city in January. On January 24, 1997, a tornado touched down on Yeargan Road, about 6 miles southwest of Murfreesboro, at 4:55 PM CST. It crossed the West Fork of the Stones River and reached F4 strength in the Southridge Subdivision, where about half a dozen homes were totally destroyed. Before it lifted on the southeast side of town, it caused 18 injuries and $4.7 million in property damage.
What happened in the April 28, 2002 tornado south of Murfreesboro?
An F3 tornado with winds of about 160 mph touched down around 7:34 AM CDT, 7.2 miles south-southeast of Murfreesboro and just west of I-24. It lifted at 7:40 AM CDT near Mankin-McKnight Road, 8.5 miles southeast of the city. Ten to fifteen homes were damaged, several trailers were demolished and twenty people had to be hospitalized. A tornado warning for Rutherford County had gone out at 7:15 AM CDT.
How much rain does Murfreesboro get?
The Murfreesboro 5 N station averages 55.9 inches of precipitation a year under 1991 to 2020 normals, with an average of 134.5 days of measurable precipitation. June is the wettest month at 5.68 inches, and December is close behind at 5.54 inches. Big rain events can turn deadly across the region. NWS Nashville says the storm behind the May 1 to 3, 2010 flood killed 18 people in Middle Tennessee. When radar shows storms repeating over the same area, stay away from low crossings.
When should you check the Murfreesboro radar?
Severe storm peak
April to JuneAbout 49% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from April to June. On stormy afternoons, drivers on Medical Center Parkway and Old Fort Parkway check the loop before heading home.
Freeze season
October 27 to April 9These are the median first fall and last spring 32°F freeze dates under 1991 to 2020 normals. Frost does not show on radar, so early commuters to Middle Tennessee State University check the hourly low instead.
What else do people ask about the Murfreesboro radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Murfreesboro?
NWS Nashville (OHX) issues forecasts and warnings for Murfreesboro. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KOHX, about 29 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Nashville and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KOHX (Nashville NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Nashville (OHX)
- Severe storms peak from April to June (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KOHX, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Nashville (OHX)
- Severe storms: April to June
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Nashville office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: MURFREESBORO 5 N, TN US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- NWS Nashville: April 10, 2009 Good Friday tornado outbreak
- NWS Nashville: January 24, 1997 tornado outbreak
- NWS Nashville: April 28, 2002 Rutherford County tornado
- NWS Nashville: May 2010 flood
- NOAA NCEI: 1991 to 2020 annual normals, Murfreesboro 5 N (USC00406371)