Weather & Climate in Marshall, TX

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

Marshall enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°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 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 332 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	332 ft (101 m)
Area	29.7 sq mi (76.8 km²)
Population Density	795/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5392°N, 94.3532°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Harrison County County
Nearest Airport	East Texas Regional (GGG) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.76"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.7 / 100
Community Resilience	33.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
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	68 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	70 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	66 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	78 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	65 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	107 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	39 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2025	13 km NNE of Wells, Texas	M3.5	116 km	7 km
Jan 20, 2019	7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas	M3.3	121 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	36 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	44 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2024	5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas	M3.0	119 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	94 km	7 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	36 km	5 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	76 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2012	3 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	74 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	111 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	75 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2013	7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	68 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 3	98 mph	132 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	98 mph	193 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	259 km
2005	Rita	Category 2	75 mph	228 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	75 mph	294 km

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

Tornado History

744 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 912 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	49 km	19.3 mi	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	57 km	6.2 mi	2
Feb 12, 1950	EF4	72 km	82.6 mi	18
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	69 km	16.9 mi	1
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	89 km	15.7 mi	0
Jan 20, 2010	EF3	18 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	63 km	9.9 mi	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF3	97 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	31 km	32.5 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	57 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	72 km	5.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF3	58 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1988	EF3	53 km	13.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	61 km	12.2 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	76 km	48.0 mi	1
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	70 km	13.0 mi	0
May 2, 1984	EF3	43 km	61.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	92 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	47 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	47 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	40 km
2011	OLD MAGNOLIA	4,881	54 km
2022	TXCLR-FY22-RX-W	3,288	25 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,287	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,954	95 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,953	95 km
2011	DIANA	2,863	46 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,749	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,560	91 km
2011	592	2,278	42 km
2011	PETERS CHAPEL	2,072	18 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,614	77 km
2011	HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON	1,594	75 km
2011	MARSHALL	1,583	17 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	49 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,358	88 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,317	32 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,046	45 km
1998	UNNAMED	724	48 km
2024	RX CAN C24-28	629	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	4.0 in
March	57°F (14°C)	4.2 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.8 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	4.7 in

Marshall has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.6").

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