Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coffee City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°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 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 360 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
360 ft (110 m)
Area
6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density
147/sq mi
Coordinates
32.1282°N, 95.4724°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Smith County County
Nearest Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall47.7"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.76"
Driest Month (Aug)2.09"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
66.6 / 100
Community Resilience
74.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 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
106 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
101 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
91 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
115 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
97 km
7 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
83 km
7 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
126 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
146 km
5 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
150 km
5 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
148 km
7 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
125 km
8 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
112 km
5 km
Dec 5, 2009
7 km S of Midlothian, Texas
M2.9
147 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
97 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
106 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
105 km
5 km
May 20, 2012
5 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.7
99 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2013
6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas
M2.7
137 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
144 km
5 km
Mar 17, 2013
3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas
M2.6
136 km
2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
224 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
127 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
270 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
223 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
299 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
272 km
1983
Alicia
Category 1
92 mph
270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
548 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 444 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
53 km
21.4 mi
2
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
80 km
41.1 mi
2
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
48 km
39.7 mi
2
May 10, 2015
EF3
34 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 6, 2003
EF3
47 km
38.2 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
18 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1989
EF3
100 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
70 km
13.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
63 km
10.5 mi
1
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
37 km
33.0 mi
4
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
67 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
45 km
15.0 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
73 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 1, 1979
EF3
81 km
5.6 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
4 km
10.3 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
57 km
2.0 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
77 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 3, 1973
EF3
49 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 15, 1973
EF3
94 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 3, 1970
EF3
50 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: 502 (8,344 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
502
8,344
67 km
2021
UNNAMED
7,272
96 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,187
98 km
2011
841 ARBOR
4,966
94 km
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
65 km
2019
UNNAMED
4,767
97 km
2020
C-16/17/18/19
4,633
73 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,363
78 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 6 RX
4,123
77 km
2019
UNNAMED
3,929
78 km
2022
DCNF C-54/55
3,360
95 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 29 RX
3,346
100 km
2010
BURNING
3,230
74 km
2021
C-40/42
3,157
91 km
2021
UNNAMED
3,055
77 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,999
96 km
2021
UNNAMED
2,986
99 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,980
89 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
90 km
2024
DCNF COMP 66 67 RX
2,758
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
3.2 in
March
58°F (14°C)
3.8 in
April
65°F (18°C)
4.1 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.8 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.4 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.1 in
Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.9 in
November
57°F (14°C)
3.7 in
December
49°F (10°C)
3.6 in
Coffee City has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").