Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moore Station enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°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 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 425 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
425 ft (130 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density
185/sq mi
Coordinates
32.1906°N, 95.5704°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Henderson County County
Nearest Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 15 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.8"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.92"
Driest Month (Aug)2.01"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
83.2 / 100
Community Resilience
38.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
56 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
117 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
112 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
102 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
126 km
5 km
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
147 km
3 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
107 km
7 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
144 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
94 km
7 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
144 km
6 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
116 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
148 km
8 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
149 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
148 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
145 km
8 km
Jan 7, 2015
4 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
145 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
136 km
8 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
145 km
5 km
Jan 20, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.0
144 km
9 km
Aug 25, 2017
5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas
M3.0
145 km
5 km
Dec 5, 2009
7 km S of Midlothian, Texas
M2.9
137 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
234 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
135 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
282 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
234 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
282 km
1983
Alicia
Category 1
92 mph
277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
545 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 458 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
43 km
21.4 mi
2
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
89 km
41.1 mi
2
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
37 km
39.7 mi
2
May 10, 2015
EF3
25 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 6, 2003
EF3
59 km
38.2 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
30 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
73 km
13.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
47 km
33.0 mi
4
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
67 km
10.5 mi
1
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
61 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
41 km
15.0 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
66 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 1, 1979
EF3
84 km
5.6 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
8 km
10.3 mi
0
May 5, 1978
EF3
98 km
29.9 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
63 km
2.0 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
69 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 3, 1973
EF3
60 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 15, 1973
EF3
86 km
3.8 mi
0
Mar 3, 1970
EF3
57 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: 502 (8,344 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
502
8,344
78 km
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
69 km
2020
C-16/17/18/19
4,633
83 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,363
88 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 6 RX
4,123
86 km
2019
UNNAMED
3,929
88 km
2010
BURNING
3,230
84 km
2021
UNNAMED
3,055
87 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,980
98 km
2011
DIANA
2,863
92 km
2020
COMP 1 AND 2
2,272
83 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,239
97 km
2014
UNNAMED
2,162
87 km
2014
UNNAMED
2,156
95 km
2011
547
2,146
72 km
2022
DCNF COMP 14
2,100
87 km
2014
UNNAMED
1,878
88 km
2022
DCNF C-15/16/17
1,753
88 km
2024
DCNF COMP 32 RX
1,733
95 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,701
96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
2.8 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
3.3 in
March
58°F (14°C)
3.7 in
April
65°F (18°C)
4.1 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.7 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.0 in
Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.7 in
October
67°F (19°C)
4.0 in
November
56°F (13°C)
3.7 in
December
48°F (9°C)
3.5 in
Moore Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.0").