Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cumby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°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 46.5 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 636 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
774/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1351°N, 95.8385°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Hopkins County County
Nearest Airport
Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 51 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall46.5"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.51"
Driest Month (Aug)2.13"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
71.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
46.2 / 100
Community Resilience
33.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
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: M4.0.
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
139 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
103 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
141 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
143 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
105 km
6 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
144 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
111 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
13 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
129 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
108 km
5 km
Sep 25, 2010
5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma
M3.3
135 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
116 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
107 km
8 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
109 km
5 km
May 27, 2013
5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma
M3.2
126 km
7 km
Sep 23, 2013
2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.2
149 km
9 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
142 km
6 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
111 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
105 km
8 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
144 km
4 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 3
98 mph
286 km
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
619 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,582 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
69 km
60.2 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
52 km
44.7 mi
0
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
99 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
80 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
60 km
23.0 mi
10
May 13, 1981
EF4
72 km
8.8 mi
0
May 4, 1960
EF4
99 km
30.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
89 km
0.7 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
96 km
16.9 mi
1
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
99 km
27.6 mi
2
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
82 km
39.7 mi
2
May 9, 2016
EF3
93 km
13.8 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
83 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
73 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
69 km
9.3 mi
3
May 4, 1999
EF3
62 km
71.5 mi
1
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
87 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
93 km
52.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
69 km
32.0 mi
1
May 3, 1979
EF3
49 km
7.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
95 km
2003
POPS
4,475
87 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
19 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
16 km
2005
MAPLE CREEK
1,223
89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
47°F (9°C)
3.3 in
March
55°F (13°C)
3.8 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.1 in
May
71°F (21°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.0 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.8 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.1 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
4.0 in
October
65°F (18°C)
4.5 in
November
54°F (12°C)
3.7 in
December
46°F (8°C)
3.4 in
Cumby has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.1").