Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Evant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 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 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density
916/sq mi
Coordinates
31.4762°N, 98.1502°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Hamilton County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 49 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall31.6"
17% below US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.06"
Driest Month (Jan)1.57"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
53.6 / 100
Community Resilience
35.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
23 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
149 km
3 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
138 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
145 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
118 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
137 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
147 km
6 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
146 km
4 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
146 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
97 km
5 km
Jun 2, 2009
1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas
M2.8
120 km
5 km
Jul 10, 2012
6 km NNE of Keene, Texas
M2.8
135 km
5 km
Mar 10, 2013
6 km NNE of Godley, Texas
M2.7
130 km
4 km
Feb 4, 2016
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M2.7
147 km
9 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
138 km
5 km
Jul 6, 2012
5 km NE of Keene, Texas
M2.7
134 km
5 km
Jul 13, 2012
1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas
M2.7
138 km
5 km
Mar 25, 2015
5 km NW of Venus, Texas
M2.6
145 km
8 km
Sep 12, 2016
5 km NNW of Venus, Texas
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Jan 8, 2015
4 km N of Venus, Texas
M2.6
149 km
5 km
Jun 7, 2009
6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas
M2.6
118 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
426 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 154 fatalities, 900 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
89 km
5.1 mi
27
Apr 19, 1976
EF5
91 km
10.5 mi
0
May 6, 1973
EF5
66 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
95 km
20.9 mi
114
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
97 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
66 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
74 km
16.6 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
88 km
7.0 mi
2
May 27, 1997
EF3
80 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
73 km
1.4 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
77 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
93 km
3.0 mi
1
May 12, 1982
EF3
64 km
13.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
70 km
2.0 mi
2
Apr 19, 1976
EF3
96 km
2.2 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
83 km
7.8 mi
0
May 23, 1971
EF3
93 km
7.1 mi
1
Apr 28, 1958
EF3
64 km
4.9 mi
0
May 22, 2024
EF2
78 km
2.8 mi
0
May 3, 2021
EF2
100 km
3.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
48 km
1993
SAN SABA FIRE
12,896
86 km
2020
MAYS
9,736
97 km
2006
HUCKABAY
9,100
97 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
87 km
1999
WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE
6,226
74 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
48 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
52 km
2003
UNNAMED
4,490
88 km
2022
OAK MOTT
4,183
96 km
2020
BUFFALO CREEK
3,630
69 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
84 km
2022
RAMSEY
3,545
77 km
2015
LOG CABIN
3,391
93 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
19 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,133
99 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
23 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,928
97 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,917
99 km
2011
CAMP BOWIE
2,652
75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
1.6 in
Coldest, Driest
February
49°F (10°C)
2.1 in
March
57°F (14°C)
2.2 in
April
64°F (18°C)
2.8 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
3.3 in
July
83°F (28°C)
1.8 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.1 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.0 in
November
56°F (13°C)
2.2 in
December
48°F (9°C)
1.6 in
Evant has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.6").