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Weather & Climate in Denton, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Denton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 57% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area89.3 sq mi (231.3 km²)
Population Density1,516/sq mi
Coordinates33.2174°N, 97.1413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDenton County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %57.4%
Unhealthy Days28

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

168 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 82 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 92 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 90 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 51 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 47 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 53 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 48 km 6 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 113 km 5 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 116 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 84 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 107 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 45 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 55 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 109 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 81 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 82 km 5 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 43 km 5 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 100 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 99 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 85 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

889 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,701 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 78 km 26.8 mi 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 70 km 13.0 mi 10
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 91 km 37.0 mi 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 78 km 6.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 81 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 98 km 5.2 mi 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 39 km 0.7 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 66 km 47.3 mi 7
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 44 km 15.8 mi 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 87 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 81 km 7.7 mi 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 60 km 9.3 mi 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 56 km 2.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 56 km 4.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 54 km 8.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 49 km 26.0 mi 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 70 km 34.1 mi 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 73 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 32.0 mi 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 84 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: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 86 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 94 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 94 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 70 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 85 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 60 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 100 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 79 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 86 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 95 km
2011 DARK HOLLOW RD. 2,499 96 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 95 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 65 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 68 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 90 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 46°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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