Powderly, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,361
Population
187/sq mi density
$95,742
Median Income
$41,622 per capita
$207,400
Home Value
$282,393 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,742 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Powderly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8090°N, 95.4990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lamar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Durant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in |
Powderly has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").