Bluff Dale, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Erath County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
169 Population 528/sq mi density
$585,900 Home Value $392,452 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluff Dale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation910 ft (277 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density528/sq mi
Coordinates32.3497°N, 98.0249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyErath County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 88 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 70 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 68 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 75 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 120 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 77 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 70 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 118 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 74 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 82 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 113 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 72 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 115 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 117 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 107 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 51 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 84 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 115 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 79 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

690 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 95 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF4 26 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 51 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 94 km 6
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 82 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 93 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 77 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 79 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 24 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 54 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 66 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 72 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 73 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 88 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 85 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 75 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 59 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 8 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 31 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 99 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 91 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 20 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 85 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 68 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 98 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 87 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 67 km
2011 BRYSON COMPLEX 4,287 94 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Bluff Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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