Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Greenville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°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 47.0 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 567 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
567 ft (173 m)
Area
33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²)
Population Density
927/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1119°N, 96.1103°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Hunt County County
Nearest Airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) 47 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)5.47"
Driest Month (Aug)2.09"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
49.7 / 100
Community Resilience
41.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
115 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
116 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
79 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
136 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
139 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
131 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
131 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
131 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
80 km
6 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
86 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
121 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
129 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
142 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
135 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
16 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
92 km
9 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
84 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
131 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
82 km
8 km
Sep 25, 2010
5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma
M3.3
124 km
5 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
84 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 1
—
247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
686 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,694 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
92 km
60.2 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
64 km
44.7 mi
0
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
95 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
57 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
83 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
75 km
23.0 mi
10
May 13, 1981
EF4
83 km
8.8 mi
0
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
96 km
7.9 mi
3
May 25, 2024
EF3
66 km
0.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
80 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
96 km
27.6 mi
2
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
82 km
39.7 mi
2
May 9, 2016
EF3
96 km
13.8 mi
0
May 25, 2015
EF3
98 km
18.8 mi
1
May 10, 2015
EF3
91 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
53 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
48 km
9.3 mi
3
May 4, 1999
EF3
88 km
71.5 mi
1
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
65 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
60 km
32.0 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
87 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
38 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
3.2 in
March
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.0 in
May
71°F (22°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.9 in
July
86°F (30°C)
2.8 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.1 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
3.9 in
October
65°F (19°C)
4.5 in
November
54°F (12°C)
3.7 in
December
46°F (8°C)
3.2 in
Greenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.1").