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Weather & Climate in Cooper, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cooper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°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 49.3 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 485 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3720°N, 95.6907°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very 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
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 6 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.6 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.5 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2013 | 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 4 km NW of Irving, Texas | M3.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2002 | 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 33 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas | M3.3 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 18, 2015 | 5 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 147 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 4 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 4 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 1 km W of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
580 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 747 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF5 | 85 km | 53.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 44 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 26 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 31 km | 23.0 mi | 10 |
| May 13, 1981 | EF4 | 44 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF4 | 72 km | 30.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 92 km | 7.9 mi | 3 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 90 km | 16.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF3 | 82 km | 27.6 mi | 2 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | 72 km | 13.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2015 | EF3 | 86 km | 18.8 mi | 1 |
| May 9, 2006 | EF3 | 77 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 53 km | 71.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 68 km | 52.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 62 km | 32.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1979 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1978 | EF3 | 74 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 3, 1973 | EF3 | 64 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | ACHILLE | 4,958 | 83 km |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 67 km |
| 2006 | WHITE ROCK | 3,228 | 78 km |
| 2022 | 1980 ROAD FIRE | 2,784 | 90 km |
| 2024 | EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE | 2,767 | 90 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,699 | 88 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,634 | 11 km |
| 2005 | ALLEN | 1,232 | 83 km |
| 2006 | COOPER LAKE | 1,224 | 14 km |
| 2005 | MAPLE CREEK | 1,223 | 69 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,133 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Cooper has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").