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 Average
65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
529 ft (161 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density
4,304/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1497°N, 96.9183°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Collin County County
Nearest Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.3"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.39"
Driest Month (Jan)1.93"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
58.4 / 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").