Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bellevue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,023 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average
42°F (5°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,023 ft (312 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density
427/sq mi
Coordinates
33.6335°N, 98.0163°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Clay County County
Nearest Airport
Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 59 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall0.9"
Wettest Month (May)4.61"
Driest Month (Jan)1.30"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
14.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
43.3 / 100
Community Resilience
57.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.2.
Jan 18, 1995
4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
M4.2
133 km
5 km
Apr 28, 1998
9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma
M3.9
133 km
5 km
Nov 15, 1990
5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
M3.9
131 km
5 km
Feb 8, 2002
8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma
M3.8
126 km
5 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
74 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
75 km
5 km
Sep 25, 2023
9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma
M3.7
97 km
20 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
136 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
91 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
90 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1992
7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
M3.6
130 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
136 km
6 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
138 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
97 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
146 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
125 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
88 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
131 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
86 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
130 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
654 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 2,339 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964
EF5
54 km
4.7 mi
7
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
87 km
26.8 mi
1
Feb 10, 2009
EF4
49 km
37.0 mi
8
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
97 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 10, 1979
EF4
62 km
46.9 mi
42
Apr 19, 1972
EF4
94 km
28.2 mi
5
May 26, 1962
EF4
70 km
10.1 mi
0
May 24, 1957
EF4
84 km
21.6 mi
4
May 18, 1951
EF4
72 km
2.0 mi
2
Nov 3, 2024
EF3
73 km
21.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
28 km
47.3 mi
7
Mar 21, 2022
EF3
72 km
34.5 mi
0
May 10, 2010
EF3
94 km
4.9 mi
0
Apr 30, 2000
EF3
76 km
13.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
47 km
26.0 mi
2
May 7, 1995
EF3
57 km
34.1 mi
3
May 29, 1994
EF3
82 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 13, 1990
EF3
75 km
22.0 mi
0
May 14, 1986
EF3
64 km
20.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
91 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
LOCO-HEALDTON
56,584
92 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
25,907
12 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1
22,099
69 km
2009
TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX
20,991
43 km
2009
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN
18,412
80 km
2006
RINGGOLD
16,382
25 km
2008
ARCHER CO
13,969
63 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2
13,805
33 km
1996
HENRIETTA FIRE
13,629
12 km
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
72 km
2011
WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX
12,118
76 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
91 km
2023
CAMPBELL
7,888
67 km
2006
BIA EMPIRE
7,544
91 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
29 km
2006
BIALOCO
6,843
82 km
2011
ENMIN FIRE
6,618
58 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
41 km
2017
SQUIRREL CREEK
6,463
66 km
2022
WEST BEND
6,192
43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (5°C)
1.3 in
Coldest, Driest
February
47°F (8°C)
1.8 in
March
55°F (13°C)
2.4 in
April
63°F (17°C)
2.8 in
May
71°F (22°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.3 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.4 in
September
76°F (24°C)
4.0 in
October
65°F (18°C)
3.4 in
November
53°F (12°C)
2.1 in
December
45°F (7°C)
1.6 in
Bellevue has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.3").