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Munday, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,478 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$58,311 Median Income $23,156 per capita
$56,000 Home Value $97,638 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,311 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,000 home value, $663/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Munday enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,481 ft (451 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates33.4471°N, 99.6239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.0 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 123 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 123 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 124 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 127 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 124 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 126 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 124 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 131 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 118 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 123 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 123 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 125 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 125 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 126 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 123 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 135 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 132 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 123 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 123 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 2,017 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 95 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 99 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 34 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 36 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 81 km 2
May 2, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 44 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 36 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 63 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
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 86 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 51 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 92 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 42 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 29 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 55 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 85 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 75 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 55 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 50 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 56 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 89 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 97 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 77 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 80 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 26 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 43 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 53 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 80 km
2011 JRM 8,870 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Munday has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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