Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bloomburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 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 50.3 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 309 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
309 ft (94 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
300/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1378°N, 94.0591°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Cass County County
Nearest Airport
Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov)4.72"
Driest Month (Aug)2.95"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
50.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
91.3 / 100
Community Resilience
37.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.8
138 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
141 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
138 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
146 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
136 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
131 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
51 km
5 km
Mar 16, 1997
6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas
M3.4
132 km
5 km
Jun 10, 1994
4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas
M3.2
130 km
5 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
61 km
5 km
May 16, 2007
5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas
M3.0
138 km
5 km
Mar 3, 2001
2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas
M3.0
130 km
5 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
62 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
54 km
9 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
144 km
5 km
Jan 11, 2024
6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M2.8
133 km
5 km
Dec 17, 2001
3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.8
127 km
10 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
144 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
140 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
145 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 3
98 mph
155 km
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
265 km
2005
Rita
Category 1
75 mph
293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
651 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 683 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999
EF4
71 km
19.3 mi
7
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
90 km
45.0 mi
3
Dec 3, 1978
EF4
77 km
6.2 mi
2
Mar 12, 1971
EF4
55 km
5.1 mi
1
Dec 19, 1957
EF4
79 km
17.7 mi
2
Mar 21, 1952
EF4
98 km
13.0 mi
7
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
72 km
16.9 mi
1
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
51 km
15.7 mi
0
Jan 20, 2010
EF3
73 km
15.6 mi
0
Apr 9, 2009
EF3
11 km
9.9 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
79 km
32.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
31 km
16.0 mi
0
May 4, 1999
EF3
79 km
9.0 mi
0
Mar 1, 1997
EF3
76 km
18.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
45 km
12.2 mi
0
Apr 23, 1985
EF3
25 km
13.0 mi
0
May 2, 1984
EF3
96 km
61.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
85 km
23.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
60 km
18.0 mi
5
Apr 1, 1979
EF3
93 km
5.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX
41,645
45 km
2003
POPS
4,475
91 km
2022
TXCLR-FY22-RX-W
3,288
53 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,925
69 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
85 km
2011
592
2,278
34 km
2011
PETERS CHAPEL
2,072
54 km
2021
UNNAMED
1,756
89 km
1999
UNNAMED
1,699
72 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,649
78 km
2011
MARSHALL
1,583
74 km
2018
C-25 26 27
1,565
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,478
79 km
2011
RELEASE
1,398
27 km
2004
UNNAMED
1,358
17 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,325
79 km
1998
UNNAMED
1,317
61 km
2005
MAPLE CREEK
1,223
89 km
2017
UNNAMED
1,199
86 km
2022
C-24 28
1,161
85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
3.5 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
3.7 in
March
56°F (13°C)
4.5 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.5 in
May
71°F (22°C)
4.5 in
June
78°F (25°C)
4.3 in
July
83°F (28°C)
3.1 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
3.0 in
Driest
September
75°F (24°C)
3.4 in
October
64°F (18°C)
3.7 in
November
54°F (12°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
December
46°F (8°C)
4.5 in
Bloomburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.0").