Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haltom City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°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 38.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Area
12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density
3,699/sq mi
Coordinates
32.8177°N, 97.2712°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Tarrant County County
Nearest Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall2.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.76"
Driest Month (Jan)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
36.8 / 100
Community Resilience
31.2 / 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
123 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
41 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
78 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
75 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
28 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
31 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
36 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
38 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
35 km
6 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
39 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
28 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
126 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
34 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
128 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
138 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
30 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
40 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
24 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
54 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
32 km
8 km
Sep 23, 2013
2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.2
127 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 2
98 mph
275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
884 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,685 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
64 km
13.0 mi
10
May 15, 2013
EF4
64 km
2.5 mi
6
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
54 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
52 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
61 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
77 km
0.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
90 km
47.3 mi
7
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
34 km
15.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
52 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
66 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
75 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
93 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
11 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
11 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
17 km
8.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
82 km
26.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
61 km
10.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
97 km
9.0 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
97 km
5.2 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
92 km
7.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 acres, 1996).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
58 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
93 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
84 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
94 km
2011
ENMIN FIRE
6,618
98 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
93 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
87 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
86 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
29 km
2005
730 COMPLEX
2,438
59 km
1993
UNNAMED
2,431
73 km
2018
FARMERS ROAD
2,383
32 km
2022
UNNAMED
2,362
68 km
2006
JOHNSON MOUNTAIN
2,332
98 km
2009
TWO BUSH ROAD
2,082
73 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,067
53 km
2005
200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE
2,051
41 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,978
99 km
2005
CARTER
1,898
89 km
2011
RHOADES RANCH
1,857
91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
1.8 in
Coldest, Driest
February
50°F (10°C)
2.2 in
March
58°F (14°C)
2.8 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
3.2 in
July
85°F (29°C)
2.2 in
August
85°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
September
78°F (25°C)
3.5 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.5 in
November
56°F (13°C)
2.2 in
December
48°F (9°C)
2.0 in
Haltom City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.8").