Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirvin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 460 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
460 ft (140 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
243/sq mi
Coordinates
31.7671°N, 96.3300°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Freestone County County
Nearest Airport
Waco Regional (ACT) 54 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.80"
Driest Month (Jul)2.01"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
82.4 / 100
Community Resilience
30.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
65 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
108 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
131 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
130 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
120 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
140 km
7 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
134 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
112 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
128 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
131 km
9 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
118 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
134 km
8 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
136 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
112 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
134 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
115 km
4 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
131 km
8 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
131 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
4 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
132 km
5 km
Jan 23, 2013
6 km S of Coppell, Texas
M3.0
140 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.0
129 km
9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
81 mph
276 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
294 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
130 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
255 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
284 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
453 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,286 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 11, 1953
EF5
81 km
20.9 mi
114
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
62 km
21.4 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
54 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
85 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
82 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
95 km
8.5 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
98 km
10.2 mi
2
May 12, 2000
EF3
99 km
7.0 mi
2
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
25 km
4.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
95 km
33.0 mi
4
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
62 km
10.5 mi
1
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
27 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
45 km
15.0 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
69 km
5.2 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
89 km
10.3 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
80 km
7.2 mi
0
May 25, 1976
EF3
80 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
73 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1973
EF3
37 km
3.8 mi
0
May 23, 1971
EF3
95 km
7.1 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
62 km
2011
C#491
3,616
40 km
2011
495
1,606
66 km
2011
HENDERSON 475
1,379
86 km
2022
DCNF COMP 1/2
1,145
100 km
2011
507
1,121
65 km
2011
CEDAR RIDGE
1,051
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
51°F (11°C)
3.1 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.4 in
April
65°F (19°C)
3.5 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
80°F (26°C)
3.4 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Warmest, Driest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.9 in
October
67°F (20°C)
4.2 in
November
57°F (14°C)
3.5 in
December
49°F (9°C)
3.3 in
Kirvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").