Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Justin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°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 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 670 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
670 ft (204 m)
Area
2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density
1,114/sq mi
Coordinates
33.0818°N, 97.3142°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Denton County County
Nearest Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 18 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.08"
Driest Month (Jan)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
37.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Very High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
159 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
70 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
73 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
71 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
47 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
31 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
29 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
137 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
47 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
68 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
128 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
126 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
34 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
41 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
126 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
97 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
68 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
109 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
69 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
42 km
9 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
41 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 1
—
299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
887 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,714 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
94 km
26.8 mi
1
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
75 km
13.0 mi
10
May 15, 2013
EF4
85 km
2.5 mi
6
Feb 10, 2009
EF4
99 km
37.0 mi
8
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
75 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
59 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
90 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
64 km
47.3 mi
7
May 25, 2024
EF3
60 km
0.7 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF3
95 km
34.5 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
44 km
15.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
79 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
94 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
87 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
81 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
37 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
37 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
43 km
8.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
81 km
34.1 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
53 km
26.0 mi
2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
25,907
84 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1
22,099
98 km
2006
RINGGOLD
16,382
96 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2
13,805
90 km
1996
HENRIETTA FIRE
13,629
97 km
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
50 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
93 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
100 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
75 km
2011
ENMIN FIRE
6,618
87 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
64 km
2011
MCDONALD II
5,932
96 km
2005
CALLISBURG
5,797
78 km
1996
UNNAMED
5,370
86 km
2006
BURWICK
4,671
95 km
2011
HAT ON ROAD
4,410
83 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
100 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
51 km
2011
DARK HOLLOW RD.
2,499
88 km
2005
730 COMPLEX
2,438
48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
1.8 in
Coldest, Driest
February
48°F (9°C)
2.2 in
March
56°F (13°C)
3.0 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.5 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.1 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.5 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.3 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.8 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
November
54°F (12°C)
2.4 in
December
46°F (8°C)
1.9 in
Justin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").