Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marquez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°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 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 415 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
415 ft (126 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density
128/sq mi
Coordinates
31.2361°N, 96.2574°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Robertson County County
Nearest Airport
H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 60 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall0.6"
Wettest Month (May)4.53"
Driest Month (Jul)2.05"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
75.8 / 100
Community Resilience
36.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
138 km
7 km
Dec 5, 2009
7 km S of Midlothian, Texas
M2.9
149 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
132 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2013
6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas
M2.7
148 km
5 km
Jun 25, 2011
7 km NNW of Maypearl, Texas
M2.5
147 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2013
7 km SSW of Ovilla, Texas
M2.5
150 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
142 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
217 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
276 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
281 km
2017
Harvey
Category 1
75 mph
299 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
95 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
261 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
222 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
81 mph
300 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
255 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
257 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
239 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 949 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 11, 1953
EF5
92 km
20.9 mi
114
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
63 km
23.3 mi
6
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
58 km
32.5 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
96 km
41.1 mi
2
Dec 25, 2012
EF3
90 km
9.7 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
99 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
47 km
4.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
67 km
10.5 mi
1
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
80 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
86 km
15.0 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
77 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1973
EF3
96 km
3.8 mi
0
May 14, 1969
EF3
96 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 4, 1959
EF3
96 km
25.1 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
61 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 5, 1956
EF3
63 km
5.2 mi
0
May 16, 1953
EF3
65 km
5.2 mi
1
Apr 26, 2024
EF2
96 km
5.7 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF2
100 km
15.1 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
57 km
19.1 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (7,272 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
UNNAMED
7,272
96 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
93 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,187
97 km
2011
841 ARBOR
4,966
86 km
2019
UNNAMED
4,767
96 km
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
10 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
91 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,195
100 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 6 RX
4,123
97 km
2011
C#491
3,616
62 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
93 km
2021
C-40/42
3,157
99 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24
3,012
91 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,999
94 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,980
96 km
2011
CRAB PRAIRIE
2,933
69 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,832
88 km
2022
SHNF COMPT 60/61/62
2,763
94 km
2024
DCNF COMP 66 67 RX
2,758
98 km
2021
C-8/9
2,722
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
2.8 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.8 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.0 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.1 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest, Driest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
4.1 in
October
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
November
58°F (14°C)
3.3 in
December
50°F (10°C)
3.0 in
Marquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.1").