Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lantana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 45°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 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 612 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
612 ft (187 m)
Area
2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density
5,400/sq mi
Coordinates
33.0934°N, 97.1190°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Denton County County
Nearest Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) 14 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.4"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.28"
Driest Month (Jan)1.89"
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
157 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
68 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
91 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
89 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
48 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
35 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
45 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
119 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
35 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
71 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
127 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
129 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
50 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
95 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
68 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
31 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
108 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
72 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
29 km
5 km
May 31, 2002
15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma
M3.3
114 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
35 km
9 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
—
289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
908 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,747 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
91 km
26.8 mi
1
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
60 km
13.0 mi
10
May 15, 2013
EF4
96 km
2.5 mi
6
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
65 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 25, 1990
EF4
75 km
10.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF4
93 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
76 km
47.3 mi
7
May 25, 2024
EF3
45 km
0.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
31 km
15.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
73 km
8.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
100 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
72 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
64 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
44 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
44 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
40 km
8.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
61 km
26.0 mi
2
May 7, 1995
EF3
84 km
34.1 mi
3
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
62 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
98 km
32.0 mi
1
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
96 km
1996
POOLVILLE FIRE
12,128
69 km
2011
CHERRY HOMES
7,398
91 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
72 km
2005
CALLISBURG
5,797
73 km
1996
UNNAMED
5,370
92 km
2011
HAT ON ROAD
4,410
96 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
94 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,944
61 km
2005
730 COMPLEX
2,438
66 km
2018
FARMERS ROAD
2,383
60 km
2022
UNNAMED
2,362
53 km
2009
TWO BUSH ROAD
2,082
81 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,067
86 km
2005
200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE
2,051
74 km
2009
HARRIS
1,875
86 km
1992
UNNAMED
1,854
74 km
2010
LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76
1,848
60 km
2022
UNNAMED
1,827
60 km
1996
CLOWER
1,489
60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
1.9 in
Coldest, Driest
February
48°F (9°C)
2.4 in
March
56°F (13°C)
3.1 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.7 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.3 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.6 in
July
85°F (30°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
55°F (13°C)
2.4 in
December
46°F (8°C)
2.0 in
Lantana has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.9").