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Weather & Climate in Kennedale, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kennedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°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 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 651 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation651 ft (198 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density1,355/sq mi
Coordinates32.6440°N, 97.2172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTarrant County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience31.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

104 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 21 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 89 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 86 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 43 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 38 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 45 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 36 km 6 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 20 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 19 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 32 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 131 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 48 km 5 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 35 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 21 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 39 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 36 km 8 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 25 km 9 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 18 km 6 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 34 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 98 mph 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

857 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,603 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 61 km 13.0 mi 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 57 km 2.5 mi 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 44 km 6.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 59 km 10.0 mi 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 42 km 18.8 mi 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 88 km 10.4 mi 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 90 km 0.7 mi 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 38 km 15.8 mi 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 35 km 8.5 mi 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 51 km 7.8 mi 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 71 km 7.7 mi 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 17 km 2.1 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 84 km 7.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 13 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 17 km 4.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 56 km 10.0 mi 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 97 km 9.0 mi 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 77 km 5.2 mi 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 72 km 7.2 mi 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 97 km 29.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 71 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 81 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 77 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 29 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 75 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 69 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 37 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 88 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 45 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 36 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 90 km
2011 RHOADES RANCH 1,857 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 46 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 94 km
2005 XO RANCH 1,847 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 94 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 93 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in

Kennedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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