Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maud enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°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 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)
Area
1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density
773/sq mi
Coordinates
33.3299°N, 94.3461°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Bowie County County
Nearest Airport
Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 23 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov)4.80"
Driest Month (Aug)2.83"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.8 / 100
Community Resilience
50.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
80 km
5 km
Mar 16, 1997
6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas
M3.4
129 km
5 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
88 km
5 km
Apr 22, 2005
17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma
M3.0
123 km
5 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
90 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
84 km
9 km
Apr 26, 2024
8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana
M2.7
131 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2024
3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana
M2.7
147 km
5 km
Dec 24, 1997
7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.6
149 km
5 km
Nov 10, 2013
24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma
M2.5
117 km
4 km
Apr 15, 2021
10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M2.5
83 km
16 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 2
98 mph
188 km
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
587 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 291 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
85 km
60.2 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
67 km
45.0 mi
3
Mar 12, 1971
EF4
21 km
5.1 mi
1
Mar 21, 1952
EF4
83 km
13.0 mi
7
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
20 km
15.7 mi
0
Nov 4, 2022
EF3
56 km
16.9 mi
1
Jan 20, 2010
EF3
95 km
15.6 mi
0
Apr 9, 2009
EF3
43 km
9.9 mi
0
Apr 9, 2009
EF3
77 km
37.2 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
31 km
16.0 mi
0
May 4, 1999
EF3
78 km
71.5 mi
1
Mar 1, 1997
EF3
82 km
18.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
34 km
12.2 mi
0
Apr 23, 1985
EF3
59 km
13.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
72 km
52.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
61 km
18.0 mi
5
Apr 1, 1979
EF3
94 km
5.6 mi
0
Nov 1, 1977
EF3
18 km
5.9 mi
0
Oct 22, 1972
EF3
95 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 22, 1972
EF3
78 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
50 km
2003
POPS
4,475
59 km
2022
TXCLR-FY22-RX-W
3,288
76 km
2006
WHITE ROCK
3,228
78 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,925
53 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
82 km
2011
592
2,278
61 km
2011
PETERS CHAPEL
2,072
72 km
1999
UNNAMED
1,699
39 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,649
74 km
2011
MARSHALL
1,583
96 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,478
75 km
2011
RELEASE
1,398
56 km
2004
UNNAMED
1,358
39 km
2007
UNNAMED
1,325
81 km
1998
UNNAMED
1,317
88 km
2022
BLUE HOLE FIRE
1,238
89 km
2005
MAPLE CREEK
1,223
57 km
2016
5 MILE
1,160
100 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,046
68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
3.8 in
March
55°F (13°C)
4.5 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.5 in
May
71°F (21°C)
4.7 in
June
78°F (25°C)
4.2 in
July
83°F (28°C)
3.3 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
2.8 in
Driest
September
75°F (24°C)
3.6 in
October
64°F (18°C)
3.8 in
November
54°F (12°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
December
46°F (8°C)
4.5 in
Maud has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.8").