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Weather & Climate in Lindsay, TX

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

Lindsay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 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 42.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 792 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation792 ft (241 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates33.6423°N, 97.2197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCooke County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 134 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 131 km 5 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 130 km 3 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 129 km 5 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 110 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 109 km 5 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 106 km 20 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 88 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 94 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 87 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 127 km 5 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 66 km 5 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 79 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 95 km 6 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 130 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 67 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 129 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 92 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 127 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 89 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

747 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 31 km 26.8 mi 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 49 km 37.0 mi 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 88 km 28.2 mi 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 99 km 10.2 mi 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 66 km 5.2 mi 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 80 km 7.9 mi 3
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 100 km 21.7 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 54 km 0.7 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 50 km 47.3 mi 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 95 km 9.9 mi 1
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 91 km 15.8 mi 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 99 km 9.1 mi 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 96 km 18.8 mi 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 68 km 4.9 mi 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 72 km 9.3 mi 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 100 km 2.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 100 km 4.0 mi 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 26 km 34.1 mi 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 32 km 26.0 mi 2
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 85 km 22.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 77 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 83 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 85 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 62 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 97 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 47 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 89 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 96 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 86 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 89 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 85 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 83 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 85 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 33 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 91 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 78 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Lindsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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