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Weather & Climate in Grand Prairie, TX

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

Grand Prairie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 88°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 50.4 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 42. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
Population Density2,742/sq mi
Coordinates32.6861°N, 97.0208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTarrant County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience31.2 / 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

104 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 24 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 105 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 102 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 56 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 22 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 58 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 20 km 6 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 35 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 27 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 18 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 113 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 62 km 5 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 21 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 34 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 56 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 21 km 8 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 12 km 9 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 25 km 6 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 20 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 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

879 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,643 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 42 km 13.0 mi 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 75 km 2.5 mi 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 27 km 6.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 76 km 10.0 mi 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 52 km 18.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 95 km 10.4 mi 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 0.7 mi 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 23 km 15.8 mi 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 27 km 8.5 mi 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 65 km 7.8 mi 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 52 km 7.7 mi 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 89 km 9.3 mi 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 32 km 2.1 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 93 km 7.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 11 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 32 km 4.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 37 km 10.0 mi 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 80 km 5.2 mi 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 77 km 7.2 mi 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 78 km 29.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 85 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 100 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 95 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 47 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 87 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 88 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 54 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 93 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 64 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 54 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 64 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 99 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 99 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 98 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,144 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Grand Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 48°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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