Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Celina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°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 42. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
323 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Area
48.3 sq mi (125.2 km²)
Population Density
562/sq mi
Coordinates
33.3262°N, 96.7949°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Collin County County
Nearest Airport
North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 28 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)5.75"
Driest Month (Jan)1.85"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
58.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Very High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
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
181 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
98 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
127 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
125 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
54 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
86 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
84 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
97 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
109 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
56 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
105 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
90 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
89 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
79 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
56 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
124 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
100 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
77 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
109 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
53 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
106 km
5 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 1
—
294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
836 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,675 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
73 km
26.8 mi
1
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
62 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
81 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
75 km
7.9 mi
3
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
76 km
5.2 mi
2
May 25, 2024
EF3
5 km
0.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
91 km
47.3 mi
7
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
52 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
90 km
27.6 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
97 km
8.5 mi
0
May 25, 2015
EF3
88 km
18.8 mi
1
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
71 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
26 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
82 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
82 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
73 km
8.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
79 km
34.1 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
72 km
26.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
69 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
59 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: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN (18,412 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN
18,412
94 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
79 km
2005
CALLISBURG
5,797
54 km
1996
UNNAMED
5,370
92 km
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
71 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
68 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,677
95 km
1996
LAKEMURRAY
2,452
89 km
2005
730 COMPLEX
2,438
100 km
2018
FARMERS ROAD
2,383
99 km
2022
UNNAMED
2,362
73 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,115
90 km
2009
HARRIS
1,875
90 km
2010
LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76
1,848
80 km
2022
UNNAMED
1,827
79 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
96 km
1996
CLOWER
1,489
80 km
2009
PIKE
1,445
90 km
1990
AUTOBON
1,427
77 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,227
78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
1.9 in
Coldest, Driest
February
48°F (9°C)
2.6 in
March
56°F (13°C)
3.3 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.8 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.8 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
4.0 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.4 in
August
83°F (29°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
September
77°F (25°C)
4.4 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.8 in
November
54°F (12°C)
2.8 in
December
46°F (8°C)
2.2 in
Celina has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").