Tenaha, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Shelby County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,098
Population
294/sq mi density
$30,484
Median Income
$15,036 per capita
$91,900
Home Value
$265,605 Zillow
$549
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Tenaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.6").