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Denton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
146,987
Population
1,516/sq mi density
$73,719
Median Income
$37,286 per capita
$325,700
Home Value
$350,992 Zillow
$1,344
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
234
Violent Crime/100K
1,884 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,719 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$325,700 home value, $1,344/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Denton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 89.3 sq mi (231.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2174°N, 97.1413°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Denton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 28 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0502 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 46°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.9").