Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burneyville 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 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 45. The city sits at an elevation of 747 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average
42°F (6°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
323 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
747 ft (228 m)
Area
18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²)
Population Density
60/sq mi
Coordinates
33.8901°N, 97.2924°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Love County County
Nearest Airport
North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 38 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)4.80"
Driest Month (Jan)1.61"
Air Quality
AQI Median
45.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
21.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
54.9 / 100
Community Resilience
33.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
291 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 6, 1997
6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma
M4.5
116 km
5 km
Jan 18, 1995
4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
M4.2
102 km
5 km
Apr 28, 1998
9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma
M3.9
143 km
5 km
Nov 15, 1990
5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
M3.9
101 km
5 km
Feb 8, 2002
8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma
M3.8
135 km
5 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
126 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
126 km
5 km
Sep 25, 2023
9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma
M3.7
79 km
20 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
122 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
112 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
111 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1992
7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma
M3.6
99 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
123 km
6 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
52 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
66 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
38 km
5 km
Apr 19, 2021
8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma
M3.5
126 km
11 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
120 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
112 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
14 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 477 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
14 km
26.8 mi
1
May 9, 2016
EF4
75 km
8.9 mi
1
Feb 10, 2009
EF4
31 km
37.0 mi
8
Apr 19, 1972
EF4
59 km
28.2 mi
5
Apr 27, 1966
EF4
85 km
10.2 mi
0
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
80 km
7.9 mi
3
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
61 km
5.2 mi
2
Nov 3, 2024
EF3
77 km
21.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
78 km
0.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
58 km
47.3 mi
7
Apr 27, 2024
EF3
71 km
9.9 mi
1
May 9, 2016
EF3
76 km
16.6 mi
0
May 9, 2016
EF3
82 km
9.1 mi
1
May 25, 2015
EF3
95 km
18.8 mi
1
May 10, 2010
EF3
40 km
4.9 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
92 km
9.3 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
16 km
34.1 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
47 km
26.0 mi
2
Mar 13, 1990
EF3
60 km
22.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
98 km
32.0 mi
1
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
49 km
1991
ARBUCKLE
29,823
57 km
2021
WINDMILL
28,410
57 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
25,907
61 km
2009
RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS
23,099
69 km
2009
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN
18,412
18 km
2006
RINGGOLD
16,382
53 km
2005
UNNAMED
15,416
61 km
1996
HENRIETTA FIRE
13,629
84 km
2006
RATLIFF CITY
12,435
60 km
2000
UNNAMED
9,943
58 km
2006
BIA EMPIRE
7,544
89 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
89 km
1988
UNNAMED
7,228
57 km
2006
BIALOCO
6,843
59 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
40 km
2017
SQUIRREL CREEK
6,463
68 km
2006
VELMA
6,364
77 km
2021
ARROWHEAD
6,156
97 km
2011
MCDONALD II
5,932
75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (6°C)
1.6 in
Coldest, Driest
February
46°F (8°C)
2.1 in
March
54°F (12°C)
3.1 in
April
63°F (17°C)
3.4 in
May
70°F (21°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
3.9 in
July
83°F (28°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.4 in
September
75°F (24°C)
4.3 in
October
65°F (18°C)
3.7 in
November
53°F (11°C)
2.5 in
December
44°F (7°C)
2.0 in
Burneyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.6").