Weather & Climate in Fort Worth, TX

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

Fort Worth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 309 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 47.7 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 561 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	69.0°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	561 ft (171 m)
Area	354.0 sq mi (916.8 km²)
Population Density	2,675/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7820°N, 97.3486°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tarrant County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.8 / 100
Community Resilience	31.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

122 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	41 km	3 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	72 km	5 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	69 km	5 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	24 km	5 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	26 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	43 km	5 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	35 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	42 km	6 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	38 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	36 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	131 km	5 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	30 km	5 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	136 km	5 km
May 31, 2002	15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma	M3.3	141 km	5 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	38 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	36 km	5 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	31 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	47 km	5 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	40 km	8 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.2	132 km	9 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	277 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

858 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,660 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	71 km	13.0 mi	10
May 15, 2013	EF4	56 km	2.5 mi	6
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	60 km	6.0 mi	3
Apr 25, 1990	EF4	45 km	10.0 mi	0
May 26, 1976	EF4	57 km	18.8 mi	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	91 km	47.3 mi	7
May 25, 2024	EF3	84 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	96 km	34.5 mi	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	42 km	15.8 mi	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	54 km	8.5 mi	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	60 km	7.8 mi	0
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	82 km	7.7 mi	0
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	4 km	2.1 mi	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	98 km	7.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	22 km	8.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	4 km	4.0 mi	2
May 7, 1995	EF3	84 km	26.0 mi	2
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	68 km	10.0 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	89 km	9.0 mi	0
May 9, 1981	EF3	95 km	5.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	POOLVILLE FIRE	12,128	53 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	86 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	76 km
2011	CHERRY HOMES	7,398	92 km
2011	ENMIN FIRE	6,618	93 km
2009	MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX	6,505	95 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	79 km
2018	SURPRISE	4,182	94 km
2011	BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE	3,623	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	21 km
2005	730 COMPLEX	2,438	55 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,431	64 km
2018	FARMERS ROAD	2,383	24 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,362	69 km
2006	JOHNSON MOUNTAIN	2,332	91 km
2011	SMITH FIRE	2,278	97 km
2009	TWO BUSH ROAD	2,082	68 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,067	45 km
2005	200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE	2,051	34 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,978	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in	Driest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
April	65°F (19°C)	3.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
July	89°F (32°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
December	47°F (9°C)	2.0 in	Coldest

Fort Worth has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 47°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.8").

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