Western Lake, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parker County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,418 Population 409/sq mi density
$34,372 Median Income $21,781 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,372 median income, 22.4% unemployment
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Western Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation802 ft (244 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates32.6212°N, 97.8167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyParker County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.7%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience45.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 69 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 47 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 44 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 41 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 39 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 90 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 89 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 52 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 38 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 82 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 63 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 85 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 77 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 54 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 87 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 42 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 85 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 64 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 42 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

751 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 756 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 24 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 100 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 18 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 46 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 46 km 2
May 12, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 42 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 50 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 66 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 99 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 73 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 92 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 43 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 49 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 30 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 60 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 86 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 71 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 44 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 97 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 73 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 80 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 68 km
2011 BRYSON COMPLEX 4,287 81 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 53 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in

Western Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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