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Chireno, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Augustine County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
611 Population 327/sq mi density
$61,705 Median Income $21,362 per capita
$74,000 Home Value $194,965 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
287 Violent Crime/100K 1,815 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,705 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chireno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation271 ft (83 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates31.4989°N, 94.3459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Augustine County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.9 / 100
Community Resilience9.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 48 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 46 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 55 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 39 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 53 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 120 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 137 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 51 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 20 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 48 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 127 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 136 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 6 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 46 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 126 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 40 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 42 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 113 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 41 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 292 km
2020 Laura Category 4 105 km
2020 Delta Category 2 208 km
2019 Barry Category 1 295 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 269 km
2008 Ike Category 2 106 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 151 km
2005 Rita Category 3 114 km
2002 Lili Category 1 257 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 276 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 211 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 263 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 178 km
1985 Danny Category 1 229 km
1985 Juan Category 1 277 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 62 km 18
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 88 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 79 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 9 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 100 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 44 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 22 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 97 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 50 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 59 km
2011 502 8,344 63 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 89 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 51 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 99 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 47 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 50 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 13 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 39 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
February 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in Coldest

Chireno has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.8").

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