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Sunset CDP (Montague County), TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montague County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
586 Population 119/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 6,107 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunset CDP (Montague County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation982 ft (299 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates33.4468°N, 97.7673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontague County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.5 / 100
Community Resilience23.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 7, 2024.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 148 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 124 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 147 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 61 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 61 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 115 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 62 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 145 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 105 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 63 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 117 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 99 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 105 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 117 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 79 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 100 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 121 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 60 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 2,438 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 85 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 78 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 55 km 8
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 92 km 42
May 18, 1951 EF4 91 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 9 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 69 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 87 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 50 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 24 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 100 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 27 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 69 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 71 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 80 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 42 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 84 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 42 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 40 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 50 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 82 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 87 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 26 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 97 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 56 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 26 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 88 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 74 km
2021 ARROWHEAD 6,156 69 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in

Sunset CDP (Montague County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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