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Weather & Climate in Harrold, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harrold enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 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 28.4 inches (drier 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 1,231 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,231 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0676°N, 99.0331°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilbarger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 125 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 3 km W of Bradley, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Oklahoma | M2.9 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 6 km NW of Nocona Hills, Texas | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 6 km W of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 7 km NE of Ninnekah, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 10 km N of Velma, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | Oklahoma | M2.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 10 km S of Wilson, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 147 km | 13 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 11 km SSW of Bradley, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 141 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
634 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 2,363 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 53 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 34 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 54 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 18 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 45 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 55 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 54 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 64 km | 68.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 56 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 89 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 56 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 74 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 81 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 67 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | EF3 | 93 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 37 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 67 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 74 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 84 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 98 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 35 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 85 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 81 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 66 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 82 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 73 km |
| 1996 | HENRIETTA FIRE | 13,629 | 96 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 84 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 29 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 80 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 82 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 83 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 74 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 82 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 79 km |
| 1994 | MT SCOTT | 8,005 | 86 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 7,962 | 87 km |
| 2011 | COPPER BREAKS | 7,918 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
Harrold has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").