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Harrold, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wilbarger County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
90 Population 22/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $34,438 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 2,786 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrold enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,231 ft (375 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates34.0676°N, 99.0331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilbarger County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 30, 2025.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 98 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 96 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 150 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 125 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 130 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Nov 17, 2009 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma M3.1 145 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 126 km
Aug 18, 2011 3 km W of Bradley, Oklahoma M3.0 149 km
Sep 21, 2023 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.0 125 km
Sep 20, 2023 Oklahoma M2.9 125 km
Apr 7, 2003 6 km NW of Nocona Hills, Texas M2.9 125 km
Apr 22, 2004 6 km W of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M2.9 149 km
Sep 13, 2016 7 km NE of Ninnekah, Oklahoma M2.9 148 km
Jun 21, 2014 10 km N of Velma, Oklahoma M2.9 134 km
Jul 8, 2014 11 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M2.9 144 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 114 km
Jul 9, 2014 Oklahoma M2.9 142 km
Jul 11, 2023 10 km S of Wilson, Oklahoma M2.9 147 km
May 12, 2022 11 km SSW of Bradley, Oklahoma M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 2,363 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 53 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 18 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 45 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 55 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 54 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 64 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 77 km 2
May 4, 2022 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 56 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 81 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 93 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 74 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 98 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 35 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 85 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 81 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 66 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 82 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 73 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 96 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 84 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 29 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 80 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 83 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 74 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 82 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 79 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 87 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in

Harrold has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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