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Weather & Climate in Graham, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Graham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,072 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,072 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1009°N, 98.5778°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Young County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas | M3.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 8 km NW of Venus, Texas | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas | M3.3 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 149 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas | M3.2 | 150 km | 6 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas | M3.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas | M3.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 6 km S of Coppell, Texas | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 1 km NW of Euless, Texas | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km W of Reno, Texas | M2.9 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
495 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 2,182 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 89 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Apr 25, 1990 | EF4 | 78 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 79 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 80 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 39 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 91 km | 47.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF3 | 24 km | 34.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 35 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 34 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 49 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | EF3 | 42 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1979 | EF3 | 65 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1979 | EF3 | 14 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1979 | EF3 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1962 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF3 | 95 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1961 | EF3 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | BIG COUNTRY FIRE | 209,352 | 88 km |
| 2011 | PK COMPLEX | 128,548 | 36 km |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 94 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 97 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 80 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 25,907 | 89 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 | 22,099 | 20 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 68 km |
| 2021 | BUCK | 18,671 | 78 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 75 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 43 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 | 13,805 | 46 km |
| 1996 | HENRIETTA FIRE | 13,629 | 70 km |
| 1996 | POOLVILLE FIRE | 12,128 | 69 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 95 km |
| 2022 | DEMPSEY | 11,576 | 41 km |
| 2009 | BLACK | 11,356 | 60 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 79 km |
| 1997 | THROCKMORTON | 10,339 | 74 km |
| 2003 | JOHNSON RANCH | 9,696 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in |
Graham has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.3").