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Weather & Climate in Hackberry, TX

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

Hackberry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 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 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 529 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density4,304/sq mi
Coordinates33.1497°N, 96.9183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

157 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 76 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 111 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 109 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 65 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 67 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 34 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 35 km 6 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 118 km 5 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 124 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 83 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 110 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 91 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 78 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 70 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 35 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 89 km 5 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 117 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 102 km 5 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 41 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 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

892 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,683 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 88 km 26.8 mi 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 50 km 13.0 mi 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 63 km 6.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 95 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 98 km 7.9 mi 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 98 km 5.2 mi 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 27 km 0.7 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 88 km 47.3 mi 7
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 31 km 15.8 mi 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 76 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 61 km 7.7 mi 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 44 km 9.3 mi 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 60 km 2.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 50 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 60 km 4.0 mi 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 87 km 34.1 mi 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 70 km 26.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 55 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 80 km 32.0 mi 1
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 88 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 80 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 97 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 94 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 78 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 85 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 66 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 91 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 93 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 73 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 74 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,227 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,144 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Hackberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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