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Weather & Climate in Arlington, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Arlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area99.6 sq mi (257.9 km²)
Population Density4,119/sq mi
Coordinates32.7007°N, 97.1247°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTarrant County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience31.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 25 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 95 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 92 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 46 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 27 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 49 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 26 km 6 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 30 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 25 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 21 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 121 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 52 km 5 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 24 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 30 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 50 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 25 km 8 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 15 km 9 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 23 km 6 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 23 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 98 mph 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

877 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,633 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 51 km 13.0 mi 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 67 km 2.5 mi 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 37 km 6.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 67 km 10.0 mi 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 50 km 18.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 95 km 10.4 mi 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 80 km 0.7 mi 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 27 km 15.8 mi 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 33 km 8.5 mi 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 61 km 7.8 mi 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 62 km 7.7 mi 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 93 km 9.3 mi 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 22 km 2.1 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 92 km 7.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 22 km 4.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 3 km 8.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 99 km 26.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 46 km 10.0 mi 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 82 km 5.2 mi 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 78 km 7.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 76 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 91 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 88 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 38 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 78 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 79 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 44 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 86 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 56 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 46 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 55 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 92 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 92 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 92 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 91 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,183 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 89°F (32°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 48°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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