Megargel, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Archer County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
224 Population 367/sq mi density
$95,066 Median Income $33,668 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,066 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Megargel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates33.4534°N, 98.9294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyArcher County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 6, 2024.

Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 95 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 98 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 139 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 142 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 136 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 137 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 144 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 140 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 132 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 135 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 138 km
Jul 9, 2014 Oklahoma M2.9 150 km
Apr 7, 2003 6 km NW of Nocona Hills, Texas M2.9 124 km
Nov 8, 2013 1 km SE of Springtown, Texas M2.8 129 km
Nov 26, 2013 4 km WNW of Reno, Texas M2.8 134 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas M2.8 141 km
Jun 21, 2017 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.8 137 km
Nov 19, 2013 Northern Texas M2.8 139 km
Nov 28, 2013 10 km NNE of Graford, Texas M2.8 82 km
Jul 8, 2014 11 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 2,172 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 64 km 7
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 48 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 86 km 11
May 26, 1962 EF4 89 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 84 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 99 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 97 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 17 km 2
May 4, 2022 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 18 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 26 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 94 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 51 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 61 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 99 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 66 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 51 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 68 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 24 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 67 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 75 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 56 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 92 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 70 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 41 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 55 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 73 km
2011 JRM 8,870 37 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 20 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Megargel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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