Tennessee’s All-Time High Temperature Record Reached Twice in 1930
Tennessee's all-time record high temperature of 113°F was set twice in Perryville (Decatur County) during the summer of 1930, on July 29th and August 9th.
Nashville, TN, September 17, 2026 —
Tennessee’s highest recorded temperature stands at 113 degrees Fahrenheit, a record that was achieved on two separate occasions during the summer of 1930. Both instances occurred in the community of Perryville, located within Decatur County.
The extreme heat was first documented on July 29, 1930, when Perryville registered the record-breaking 113°F. This temperature marked a significant climatic event for the state. The heatwave conditions that led to this reading persisted, as the same high mark was reached again less than two weeks later.
On August 9, 1930, Perryville once more recorded a temperature of 113°F. This second occurrence solidified the 1930 summer as the period holding Tennessee’s all-time high temperature record. The data indicates that these were the peak temperatures recorded in the state’s history as of the information provided.
The summary provided does not include further details regarding the meteorological conditions surrounding these specific heat events, the broader impact of the 1930 heatwave on the region, or subsequent temperature records set in Tennessee. Information regarding the source of this temperature data or the specific measurement methods used in 1930 was also not provided.
Decatur County, where Perryville is situated, is located in the western part of Tennessee. The summer of 1930 saw temperatures reach this historical zenith, setting a benchmark for extreme heat in the state that has not been surpassed. These readings remain the definitive record for Tennessee’s highest temperature.
Story summarized from the original created by Melanie Layden on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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