Weather & Climate in Lake Cherokee, TX

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

Lake Cherokee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 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 50.3 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 358 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	358 ft (109 m)
Area	12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density	273/sq mi
Coordinates	32.3602°N, 94.6501°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gregg County County
Nearest Airport	East Texas Regional (GGG) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.6 / 100
Community Resilience	30.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 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	55 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	54 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	45 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	66 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	47 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	127 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	73 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2025	13 km NNE of Wells, Texas	M3.5	88 km	7 km
Jan 20, 2019	7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas	M3.3	110 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	96 km	9 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	68 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	77 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2024	5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas	M3.0	101 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	93 km	7 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	69 km	5 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	63 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2012	3 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	59 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	129 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	60 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2013	7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	50 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	151 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	98 mph	163 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	250 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	115 mph	213 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	75 mph	276 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

751 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,017 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	79 km	19.3 mi	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	86 km	6.2 mi	2
Feb 12, 1950	EF4	75 km	82.6 mi	18
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	75 km	16.9 mi	1
May 10, 2015	EF3	91 km	10.2 mi	2
Jan 20, 2010	EF3	47 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	95 km	9.9 mi	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF3	64 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	81 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	57 km	32.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	74 km	5.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	70 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF3	44 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1988	EF3	33 km	13.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	70 km	48.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	88 km	33.0 mi	4
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	80 km	12.2 mi	0
May 2, 1984	EF3	60 km	61.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	60 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	60 km	7.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX	41,645	62 km
2011	502	8,344	77 km
2011	OLD MAGNOLIA	4,881	30 km
2022	TXCLR-FY22-RX-W	3,288	59 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,287	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,100	95 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,954	94 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,953	94 km
2011	DIANA	2,863	41 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,749	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,560	91 km
2011	592	2,278	75 km
2011	547	2,146	92 km
2011	PETERS CHAPEL	2,072	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,614	77 km
2011	HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON	1,594	41 km
2011	MARSHALL	1,583	45 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	82 km
2011	HENDERSON 475	1,379	86 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,317	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	3.8 in
March	57°F (14°C)	4.0 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.2 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
October	65°F (19°C)	3.9 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
December	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in

Lake Cherokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.5").

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