Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ivanhoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 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 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
187 ft (57 m)
Area
1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density
509/sq mi
Coordinates
30.6796°N, 94.4140°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Tyler County County
Nearest Airport
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 53 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)5.75"
Driest Month (Aug)3.15"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
90.4 / 100
Community Resilience
17.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 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
139 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
137 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
143 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
130 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
143 km
7 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
110 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
92 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
127 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
88 km
8 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
127 km
7 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
132 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
133 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
132 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
140 km
5 km
May 20, 2012
5 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.7
136 km
5 km
Dec 22, 2012
1 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.6
136 km
5 km
May 4, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M2.6
88 km
6 km
Jul 27, 2019
6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas
M2.6
130 km
5 km
May 26, 2012
2 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.5
133 km
5 km
Mar 23, 2020
6 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M2.5
140 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
217 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
243 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
99 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
104 mph
159 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
244 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
86 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
98 mph
245 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
89 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
36 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
285 km
2002
Lili
Category 3
121 mph
217 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
261 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
174 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
120 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
87 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
205 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
181 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
529 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 441 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957
EF4
92 km
12.9 mi
1
Apr 22, 2020
EF3
76 km
28.5 mi
3
Dec 23, 2009
EF3
76 km
4.1 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
58 km
49.0 mi
0
Mar 2, 1999
EF3
55 km
12.0 mi
1
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
76 km
5.5 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
97 km
32.0 mi
0
Feb 19, 1991
EF3
93 km
5.0 mi
0
Jan 19, 1990
EF3
79 km
13.0 mi
0
Jan 31, 1983
EF3
70 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 1982
EF3
40 km
8.5 mi
1
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
98 km
85.2 mi
1
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
84 km
44.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
84 km
0.1 mi
0
Jan 19, 1974
EF3
70 km
0.8 mi
0
Apr 17, 1973
EF3
91 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 1970
EF3
99 km
4.3 mi
0
Mar 23, 1969
EF3
98 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF3
66 km
0.5 mi
0
Nov 7, 1957
EF3
95 km
1.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2023
TIGER ISLAND
30,959
91 km
2011
EAST TEXAS COMPLEX
19,100
68 km
2000
UNNAMED
15,017
75 km
2010
RXCOMP89-90-93-115
10,602
83 km
1994
AIRPORT
8,458
97 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
51 km
2011
PIPELINE
7,167
21 km
2010
C 32 WFHF
6,451
71 km
2017
UNNAMED
6,146
77 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
43 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87
5,501
83 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,767
49 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,754
77 km
2022
ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C
4,753
85 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
53 km
2024
ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX
4,508
63 km
2011
POWERLINE FIRE
4,490
49 km
2014
UNNAMED
4,456
63 km
2010
RX10COMP31-32-33-34
4,317
65 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,302
48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
4.4 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
3.9 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.9 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.8 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
5.5 in
July
84°F (29°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
3.2 in
Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
4.3 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.7 in
November
57°F (14°C)
4.6 in
December
51°F (10°C)
5.4 in
Ivanhoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").