Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marietta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average
44°F (6°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density
379/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1735°N, 94.5425°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Morris County County
Nearest Airport
Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall2.7"
Wettest Month (May)4.84"
Driest Month (Aug)2.64"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
34.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
97.5 / 100
Community Resilience
66.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 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
140 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
141 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
134 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
150 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
135 km
7 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
76 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
133 km
5 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
83 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2005
17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma
M3.0
127 km
5 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
85 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
81 km
9 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
147 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
145 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
146 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
138 km
5 km
Apr 26, 2024
8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana
M2.7
134 km
5 km
May 20, 2012
5 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.7
141 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2024
3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana
M2.7
149 km
5 km
Dec 22, 2012
1 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.6
142 km
5 km
Jul 27, 2019
6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 3
98 mph
188 km
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
618 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 394 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
75 km
60.2 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF4
98 km
19.3 mi
7
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
88 km
45.0 mi
3
Mar 12, 1971
EF4
35 km
5.1 mi
1
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
31 km
16.9 mi
1
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
16 km
15.7 mi
0
Jan 20, 2010
EF3
84 km
15.6 mi
0
Apr 9, 2009
EF3
93 km
37.2 mi
0
Apr 9, 2009
EF3
49 km
9.9 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
95 km
32.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
20 km
16.0 mi
0
May 4, 1999
EF3
58 km
71.5 mi
1
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
78 km
13.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
12 km
12.2 mi
0
Apr 23, 1985
EF3
67 km
13.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
86 km
18.0 mi
5
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
68 km
52.0 mi
1
Apr 1, 1979
EF3
70 km
5.6 mi
0
Nov 1, 1977
EF3
43 km
5.9 mi
0
Oct 22, 1972
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: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX
41,645
33 km
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
84 km
2003
POPS
4,475
49 km
2022
TXCLR-FY22-RX-W
3,288
67 km
2006
WHITE ROCK
3,228
79 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,925
77 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
58 km
2011
592
2,278
58 km
2011
PETERS CHAPEL
2,072
60 km
1999
UNNAMED
1,699
34 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,649
99 km
2011
MARSHALL
1,583
84 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,478
100 km
2011
RELEASE
1,398
56 km
2004
UNNAMED
1,358
57 km
1998
UNNAMED
1,317
81 km
2005
MAPLE CREEK
1,223
48 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,046
67 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,029
87 km
1998
UNNAMED
724
69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (6°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
3.7 in
March
55°F (13°C)
4.5 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.5 in
May
71°F (21°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
78°F (25°C)
4.1 in
July
82°F (28°C)
3.3 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
2.6 in
Driest
September
75°F (24°C)
3.6 in
October
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
November
54°F (12°C)
4.8 in
December
46°F (8°C)
4.4 in
Marietta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.6").