Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hallsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 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 50.6 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 359 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
359 ft (109 m)
Area
3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density
1,127/sq mi
Coordinates
32.4992°N, 94.5678°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Harrison County County
Nearest Airport
East Texas Regional (GGG) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall1.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.72"
Driest Month (Aug)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
73.7 / 100
Community Resilience
33.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.8
66 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
67 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
60 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
77 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
60 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
124 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
60 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
105 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
122 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
102 km
9 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
56 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
64 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
115 km
8 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
100 km
7 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
57 km
5 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
75 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
71 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
127 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
72 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
63 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
149 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
181 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
75 mph
261 km
2005
Rita
Category 2
75 mph
227 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
75 mph
290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
766 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 983 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999
EF4
69 km
19.3 mi
7
Dec 3, 1978
EF4
77 km
6.2 mi
2
Feb 12, 1950
EF4
80 km
82.6 mi
18
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
91 km
15.7 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
63 km
16.9 mi
1
May 10, 2015
EF3
99 km
10.2 mi
2
Jan 20, 2010
EF3
37 km
15.6 mi
0
Apr 9, 2009
EF3
78 km
9.9 mi
0
Apr 6, 2003
EF3
81 km
38.2 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
49 km
32.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
64 km
16.0 mi
0
May 4, 1999
EF3
94 km
71.5 mi
1
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
79 km
5.4 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
85 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1989
EF3
55 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
34 km
13.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
79 km
48.0 mi
1
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
64 km
12.2 mi
0
Apr 23, 1985
EF3
87 km
13.0 mi
0
May 2, 1984
EF3
57 km
61.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX
41,645
45 km
2011
502
8,344
95 km
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
34 km
2022
TXCLR-FY22-RX-W
3,288
44 km
2015
UNNAMED
3,287
98 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
31 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,749
98 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,560
98 km
2011
592
2,278
59 km
2011
PETERS CHAPEL
2,072
35 km
2014
UNNAMED
1,614
83 km
2011
HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON
1,594
58 km
2011
MARSHALL
1,583
36 km
2011
RELEASE
1,398
66 km
1998
UNNAMED
1,317
53 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,046
64 km
1998
UNNAMED
724
67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
3.7 in
Coldest
February
49°F (10°C)
3.8 in
March
57°F (14°C)
4.0 in
April
64°F (18°C)
4.2 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
4.5 in
July
83°F (28°C)
2.8 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.5 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
4.1 in
October
65°F (19°C)
3.9 in
November
55°F (13°C)
4.5 in
December
48°F (9°C)
4.6 in
Hallsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.5").