Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iredell 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 303 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 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 893 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
893 ft (272 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density
884/sq mi
Coordinates
31.9860°N, 97.8717°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Bosque County County
Nearest Airport
Stephenville Clark Regional (SEP) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall36.2"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.45"
Driest Month (Dec)1.61"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
69.8 / 100
Community Resilience
33.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
90 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
91 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
112 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
110 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
107 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
107 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
133 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
77 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
131 km
6 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
86 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
107 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
127 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
121 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
131 km
8 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
130 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
77 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
56 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
88 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
129 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
87 km
4 km
Jan 13, 2014
2 km ESE of Reno, Texas
M3.1
110 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 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
640 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 997 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 6, 1973
EF5
54 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
84 km
20.9 mi
114
May 15, 2013
EF4
49 km
2.5 mi
6
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
88 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
64 km
18.8 mi
0
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
63 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
67 km
2.3 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
46 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
98 km
2.1 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
48 km
7.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
98 km
4.0 mi
2
May 27, 1997
EF3
98 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
90 km
3.7 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
64 km
9.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
78 km
13.0 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
80 km
5.2 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
70 km
7.2 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
61 km
3.8 mi
0
May 25, 1976
EF3
70 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 19, 1976
EF3
96 km
2.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: KIDD (41,939 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
KIDD
41,939
92 km
2006
CARBON
33,013
92 km
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
81 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
51 km
2006
HUCKABAY
9,100
59 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
27 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
84 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
86 km
2022
OAK MOTT
4,183
99 km
2018
SURPRISE
4,182
98 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
23 km
2022
RAMSEY
3,545
91 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
78 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
73 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
82 km
2011
EAST SIDWYNICKS
2,844
91 km
1993
UNNAMED
2,431
53 km
2018
FARMERS ROAD
2,383
88 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
78 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
1.8 in
Coldest
February
49°F (10°C)
2.0 in
March
57°F (14°C)
2.4 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.5 in
July
83°F (28°C)
2.0 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
76°F (25°C)
3.4 in
October
67°F (19°C)
3.1 in
November
55°F (13°C)
2.2 in
December
47°F (9°C)
1.6 in
Driest
Iredell has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (1.6").