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Tenaha, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Shelby County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,098
Population
294/sq mi density
$30,484
Median Income
$15,036 per capita
$91,900
Home Value
$238,168 Zillow
$549
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
347
Violent Crime/100K
781 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,484 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $549/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
347 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tenaha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9437°N, 94.2457°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Tenaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").