Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Azle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 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 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 717 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
717 ft (219 m)
Area
8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density
1,561/sq mi
Coordinates
32.8955°N, 97.5392°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Tarrant County County
Nearest Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall35.2"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.65"
Driest Month (Jan)1.65"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
36.8 / 100
Community Resilience
31.2 / 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
123 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
62 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
52 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
49 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
2 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
5 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
61 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
52 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
60 km
6 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
58 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
53 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
122 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
8 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
126 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
55 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
54 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
50 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
58 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
57 km
8 km
Sep 23, 2013
2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.2
124 km
9 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
58 km
6 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
298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
821 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,446 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
89 km
13.0 mi
10
May 15, 2013
EF4
57 km
2.5 mi
6
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
81 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
30 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
74 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
73 km
47.3 mi
7
May 25, 2024
EF3
89 km
0.7 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF3
76 km
34.5 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
58 km
15.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
76 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
71 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
24 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
43 km
8.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
24 km
4.0 mi
2
May 7, 1995
EF3
69 km
26.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
87 km
10.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
80 km
9.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
56 km
3.8 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
64 km
4.5 mi
0
Apr 19, 1976
EF3
95 km
10.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
PK COMPLEX
128,548
90 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
25,907
92 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1
22,099
80 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2
13,805
83 km
1996
HENRIETTA FIRE
13,629
98 km
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
31 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
68 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
70 km
2006
HUCKABAY
9,100
99 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
71 km
2011
ENMIN FIRE
6,618
71 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
81 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
81 km
2011
MCDONALD II
5,932
100 km
2011
101 RANCH
5,861
85 km
2006
CADDO II COMPLEX
5,270
99 km
2006
BURWICK
4,671
81 km
2011
HAT ON ROAD
4,410
89 km
2022
LAZY
4,355
91 km
2011
BRYSON COMPLEX
4,287
88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
1.7 in
Coldest, Driest
February
48°F (9°C)
2.1 in
March
56°F (13°C)
2.7 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.3 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.4 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
August
83°F (29°C)
2.2 in
September
76°F (25°C)
3.4 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.6 in
November
54°F (12°C)
2.3 in
December
46°F (8°C)
1.9 in
Azle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.7").