Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Callender Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 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 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 454 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
454 ft (138 m)
Area
4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density
224/sq mi
Coordinates
32.3632°N, 95.6990°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Henderson County County
Nearest Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.8"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.08"
Driest Month (Aug)1.89"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
83.2 / 100
Community Resilience
38.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
74 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
134 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
130 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
119 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
144 km
5 km
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
132 km
3 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
124 km
7 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
124 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
150 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
116 km
7 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
124 km
6 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
131 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
138 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
94 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
130 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
132 km
9 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
148 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
128 km
8 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
129 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
137 km
6 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
140 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
248 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
156 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
257 km
1983
Alicia
Category 1
92 mph
297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
581 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 989 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
32 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
96 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
17 km
39.7 mi
2
May 10, 2015
EF3
9 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
84 km
7.7 mi
0
Apr 6, 2003
EF3
80 km
38.2 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
51 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
76 km
13.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
85 km
10.5 mi
1
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
70 km
33.0 mi
4
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
96 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
63 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
50 km
15.0 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
49 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 1, 1979
EF3
88 km
5.6 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
30 km
10.3 mi
0
May 5, 1978
EF3
75 km
29.9 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
83 km
2.0 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
49 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 3, 1973
EF3
83 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
74 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
92 km
2011
547
2,146
95 km
2011
495
1,606
58 km
2011
HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON
1,594
76 km
2011
HENDERSON 475
1,379
47 km
2011
507
1,121
84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
3.3 in
March
57°F (14°C)
3.6 in
April
64°F (18°C)
4.1 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.1 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.7 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
1.9 in
Driest
September
76°F (25°C)
3.7 in
October
66°F (19°C)
4.0 in
November
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
December
48°F (9°C)
3.5 in
Callender Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (1.9").