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Weather & Climate in Kirbyville, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirbyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°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 59.1 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 104 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6582°N, 93.9001°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 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 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas | M3.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas | M3.3 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas | M3.2 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M3.0 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8 km W of Huxley, Texas | M3.0 | 123 km | 7 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M2.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 3 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 4 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 5 km W of Timpson, Texas | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 1 km W of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M2.6 | 102 km | 6 km |
| May 26, 2012 | 2 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 51 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 131 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 26 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 170 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 211 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 127 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 93 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 174 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
567 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 466 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF4 | 64 km | 12.9 mi | 1 |
| Dec 3, 1953 | EF4 | 93 km | 85.5 mi | 9 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 64 km | 62.6 mi | 1 |
| Mar 30, 2002 | EF3 | 97 km | 49.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1999 | EF3 | 27 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 1, 1999 | EF3 | 90 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 97 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1991 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1982 | EF3 | 23 km | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 1974 | EF3 | 98 km | 85.2 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 1974 | EF3 | 78 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1974 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 83 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 1971 | EF3 | 83 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1970 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1967 | EF3 | 93 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1961 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 85 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 | 43 km |
| 2023 | LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE | 18,392 | 93 km |
| 1993 | PF UNIT 5 | 15,059 | 85 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 15,017 | 32 km |
| 2007 | UNIT 5 | 13,959 | 86 km |
| 1990 | U 2 PF 90 1 | 12,490 | 95 km |
| 2005 | UNIT 4 05 01 | 11,749 | 94 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 11,431 | 94 km |
| 2010 | RXCOMP89-90-93-115 | 10,602 | 68 km |
| 2011 | SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) | 10,195 | 86 km |
| 2014 | PINTAIL | 9,498 | 91 km |
| 2023 | H AND H COMPLEX | 9,476 | 95 km |
| 1987 | U 1 PF 87 09 | 8,953 | 92 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 1 RX | 8,913 | 89 km |
| 1994 | AIRPORT | 8,458 | 77 km |
| 1996 | UNIT 7 | 8,298 | 89 km |
| 2011 | SABINE WEST 2011 UNIT 5 | 8,184 | 89 km |
| 2022 | NORTHLINE | 8,096 | 85 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,414 | 97 km |
| 2000 | RX 3 | 7,409 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Kirbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.7").