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Weather & Climate in Carbon, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carbon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,600 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,600 ft (488 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2684°N, 98.8272°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Eastland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km W of Reno, Texas | M2.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 2013 | 0 km SSW of Briar, Texas | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas | M2.8 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Northern Texas | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas | M2.8 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Reno, Texas | M2.8 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Nov 8, 2013 | 1 km SE of Springtown, Texas | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
490 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 132 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 65 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 65 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF3 | 98 km | 34.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 85 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 18 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 47 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 61 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 51 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1979 | EF3 | 42 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1979 | EF3 | 34 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1976 | EF3 | 87 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 23 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 87 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1958 | EF3 | 46 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF2 | 29 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | EF2 | 15 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2020 | EF2 | 85 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | BIG COUNTRY FIRE | 209,352 | 71 km |
| 2011 | PK COMPLEX | 128,548 | 65 km |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 4 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 4 km |
| 2021 | BUCK | 18,671 | 96 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 26 km |
| 2022 | DEMPSEY | 11,576 | 83 km |
| 2009 | BLACK | 11,356 | 71 km |
| 2003 | JOHNSON RANCH | 9,696 | 71 km |
| 2022 | BIG L | 9,653 | 76 km |
| 2006 | HUCKABAY | 9,100 | 45 km |
| 2011 | JRM | 8,870 | 100 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 94 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 24 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 53 km |
| 2022 | CHALK MOUNTAIN | 6,461 | 90 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 36 km |
| 2011 | 101 RANCH | 5,861 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 5,382 | 46 km |
| 2006 | CADDO II COMPLEX | 5,270 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (1.3").