Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°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 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density
1,467/sq mi
Coordinates
31.5415°N, 96.8306°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Limestone County County
Nearest Airport
Waco Regional (ACT) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)5.00"
Driest Month (Jul)1.97"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
92.1 / 100
Community Resilience
18.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
64 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
108 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
145 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
144 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
112 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
145 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
109 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
111 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
147 km
8 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
141 km
9 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
148 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
111 km
5 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
146 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
110 km
6 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
112 km
4 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
144 km
8 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
142 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
4 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
145 km
5 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
101 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
1 km NW of Euless, Texas
M3.0
148 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.0
143 km
9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
81 mph
262 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
157 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
285 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
463 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 978 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 6, 1973
EF5
62 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
30 km
20.9 mi
114
May 26, 1976
EF4
91 km
18.8 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
1 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
50 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
59 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
74 km
32.5 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
65 km
7.0 mi
2
May 27, 1997
EF3
53 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
73 km
1.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
32 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
82 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
79 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
99 km
15.0 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
51 km
5.2 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
58 km
7.2 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
81 km
2.0 mi
2
May 25, 1976
EF3
58 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 15, 1973
EF3
69 km
3.8 mi
0
May 23, 1971
EF3
63 km
7.1 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
88 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
92 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
88 km
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
73 km
2011
C#491
3,616
15 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
88 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
91 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
89 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
98 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
84 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,140
91 km
2011
CEDAR RIDGE
1,051
58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
51°F (11°C)
2.5 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.1 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.4 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.3 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Warmest, Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
September
78°F (25°C)
3.6 in
October
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
November
57°F (14°C)
3.1 in
December
49°F (9°C)
2.8 in
Mart has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").