Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hutchins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 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 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Area
9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density
627/sq mi
Coordinates
32.6434°N, 96.7098°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Dallas County County
Nearest Airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.9"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.04"
Driest Month (Jan)2.01"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very High
Risk Score
99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
59.1 / 100
Community Resilience
13.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very High
Hail
Very High
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Very High
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
95 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
134 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
131 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
84 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
28 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
87 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
28 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
58 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
33 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
47 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
92 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
90 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
33 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
32 km
8 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
57 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
34 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
79 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
44 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
32 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
30 km
5 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 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
818 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,578 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
78 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
20 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
6 km
6.0 mi
3
May 26, 1976
EF4
68 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
79 km
0.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
32 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
83 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
28 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
85 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
25 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
83 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
61 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
61 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
40 km
8.0 mi
0
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
11 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
93 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
80 km
5.2 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
82 km
7.2 mi
0
May 5, 1978
EF3
53 km
29.9 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
75 km
3.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (2,944 acres, 2008).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
76 km
2018
FARMERS ROAD
2,383
84 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,067
90 km
2005
200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE
2,051
82 km
1992
UNNAMED
1,854
93 km
2023
DOUBLE BACK
1,275
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
2.0 in
Coldest, Driest
February
50°F (10°C)
2.7 in
March
57°F (14°C)
3.0 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.7 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.4 in
July
85°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
October
67°F (19°C)
4.0 in
November
56°F (13°C)
2.6 in
December
47°F (9°C)
2.5 in
Hutchins has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.0").