Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blue Mound enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
323 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
4,651/sq mi
Coordinates
32.8543°N, 97.3384°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Tarrant County County
Nearest Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 3 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)4.69"
Driest Month (Jan)1.77"
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
124 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
47 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
71 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
68 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
21 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
24 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
42 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
43 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
41 km
6 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
45 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
34 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
123 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
27 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
133 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
133 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
36 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
44 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
31 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
55 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
38 km
8 km
Sep 23, 2013
2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.2
124 km
9 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
282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
870 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,633 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
70 km
13.0 mi
10
May 15, 2013
EF4
63 km
2.5 mi
6
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
62 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
47 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
65 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
78 km
0.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
84 km
47.3 mi
7
Mar 21, 2022
EF3
95 km
34.5 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
40 km
15.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
59 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
68 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
82 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
95 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
12 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
12 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
25 km
8.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
76 km
26.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
68 km
10.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
93 km
9.0 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
97 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: APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 (22,099 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1
22,099
99 km
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
50 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
87 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
81 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
87 km
2011
ENMIN FIRE
6,618
90 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
88 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
86 km
2006
BURWICK
4,671
100 km
2018
SURPRISE
4,182
95 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
87 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
28 km
2005
730 COMPLEX
2,438
52 km
1993
UNNAMED
2,431
70 km
2018
FARMERS ROAD
2,383
27 km
2022
UNNAMED
2,362
62 km
2006
JOHNSON MOUNTAIN
2,332
91 km
2011
SMITH FIRE
2,278
95 km
2009
TWO BUSH ROAD
2,082
65 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,067
52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
1.8 in
Driest
February
49°F (9°C)
2.2 in
March
56°F (14°C)
2.8 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.4 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.3 in
July
86°F (30°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.5 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
November
55°F (13°C)
2.3 in
December
46°F (8°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
Blue Mound has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").