Oakhurst, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Jacinto County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
338 Population 219/sq mi density
69°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakhurst 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates30.7400°N, 95.3114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Jacinto County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.75"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 104 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 138 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 119 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 149 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 173 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 219 km
2020 Laura Category 4 185 km
2020 Delta Category 2 237 km
2017 Harvey Category 3 297 km
2008 Ike Category 2 29 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 157 km
2005 Rita Category 3 119 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 272 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 154 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 174 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 135 km
1985 Danny Category 1 264 km
1985 Juan Category 1 274 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

442 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 25 fatalities, 324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 17 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 77 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 82 km 2
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 56 km 1
Apr 24, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
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 50 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 61 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 99 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 99 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 16 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 60 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 35 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 60 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 41 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 89 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 43 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in

Oakhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.8").

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