Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edgewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°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 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density
1,298/sq mi
Coordinates
32.6908°N, 95.8822°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Van Zandt County County
Nearest Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 36 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.3"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.35"
Driest Month (Aug)1.93"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
39.1 / 100
Community Resilience
27.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
67 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
117 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
96 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
97 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
134 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
104 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
123 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
55 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
102 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
133 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
107 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
100 km
8 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
102 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
121 km
6 km
Jan 7, 2015
4 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
98 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
123 km
4 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
97 km
8 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
102 km
5 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
117 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
1 km NW of Euless, Texas
M3.0
115 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.0
97 km
9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 3
98 mph
272 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
196 km
2005
Rita
Category 1
75 mph
296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
637 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,470 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
50 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
67 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
82 km
6.0 mi
3
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
99 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
32 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
100 km
8.5 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
40 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
55 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
96 km
9.3 mi
3
May 4, 1999
EF3
86 km
71.5 mi
1
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
90 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
92 km
13.0 mi
0
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
70 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
86 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
82 km
15.0 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
35 km
7.2 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
70 km
10.3 mi
0
May 5, 1978
EF3
38 km
29.9 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
93 km
4.5 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
23 km
3.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
92 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
68 km
2011
495
1,606
97 km
2011
HENDERSON 475
1,379
88 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
3.3 in
March
56°F (13°C)
3.6 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.4 in
May
71°F (22°C)
5.4 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.9 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.3 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
1.9 in
Driest
September
76°F (25°C)
3.8 in
October
66°F (19°C)
4.2 in
November
55°F (13°C)
3.6 in
December
47°F (8°C)
3.4 in
Edgewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (1.9").