Weather & Climate in Bowie, TX

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

Bowie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°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 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 53% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,119 ft (341 m)
Area	5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density	1,018/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5570°N, 97.8461°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Montague County County
Nearest Airport	Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"

7% below US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	49.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	52.5%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.5 / 100
Community Resilience	23.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

201 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	137 km	5 km
May 7, 2015	5 km N of Venus, Texas	M4.0	138 km	3 km
Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	146 km	5 km
Nov 15, 1990	5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	136 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	69 km	5 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	70 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2023	9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma	M3.7	103 km	20 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	119 km	5 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	76 km	5 km
Dec 17, 1992	7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma	M3.6	134 km	5 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	77 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2004	6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma	M3.5	93 km	5 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	115 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	131 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	119 km	6 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	135 km	5 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	74 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	77 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 2,348 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964	EF5	72 km	4.7 mi	7
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	76 km	26.8 mi	1
Feb 10, 2009	EF4	47 km	37.0 mi	8
Apr 25, 1990	EF4	86 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	80 km	46.9 mi	42
Apr 19, 1972	EF4	96 km	28.2 mi	5
May 26, 1962	EF4	86 km	10.1 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF4	100 km	21.6 mi	4
May 18, 1951	EF4	85 km	2.0 mi	2
Nov 3, 2024	EF3	82 km	21.7 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	10 km	47.3 mi	7
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	73 km	34.5 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	91 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 30, 2000	EF3	88 km	13.0 mi	0
May 7, 1995	EF3	47 km	34.1 mi	3
May 7, 1995	EF3	30 km	26.0 mi	2
May 29, 1994	EF3	94 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	80 km	22.0 mi	0
May 14, 1986	EF3	79 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	81 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	13 km
2009	APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1	22,099	71 km
2009	TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX	20,991	60 km
2009	BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	18,412	74 km
2006	RINGGOLD	16,382	29 km
2008	ARCHER CO	13,969	77 km
2009	APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2	13,805	39 km
1996	HENRIETTA FIRE	13,629	28 km
1996	POOLVILLE FIRE	12,128	61 km
2011	WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX	12,118	94 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	88 km
2023	CAMPBELL	7,888	81 km
2011	CHERRY HOMES	7,398	27 km
2006	BIALOCO	6,843	86 km
2011	ENMIN FIRE	6,618	59 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	6,505	26 km
2017	SQUIRREL CREEK	6,463	74 km
2022	WEST BEND	6,192	61 km
2021	ARROWHEAD	6,156	55 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.9 in
August	83°F (28°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
September	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in

Bowie has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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