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Weather & Climate in Mount Pleasant, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 392 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1579°N, 94.9732°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Titus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 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 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas | M3.9 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M3.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana | M3.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M3.0 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 5 km W of Timpson, Texas | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 1 km W of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma | M2.5 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas | M2.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M2.5 | 105 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 3 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | — | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
615 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 480 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 87 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 46 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 82 km | 23.0 mi | 10 |
| May 13, 1981 | EF4 | 96 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1971 | EF4 | 58 km | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 42 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 21 km | 16.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2000 | EF3 | 57 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 19 km | 71.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | EF3 | 68 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1987 | EF3 | 42 km | 12.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 53 km | 52.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1979 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1979 | EF3 | 66 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1977 | EF3 | 76 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 3, 1973 | EF3 | 77 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1972 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1972 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1970 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 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 | 58 km |
| 2011 | OLD MAGNOLIA | 4,881 | 74 km |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 30 km |
| 2022 | TXCLR-FY22-RX-W | 3,288 | 95 km |
| 2006 | WHITE ROCK | 3,228 | 69 km |
| 2011 | DIANA | 2,863 | 53 km |
| 2011 | 592 | 2,278 | 92 km |
| 2011 | PETERS CHAPEL | 2,072 | 84 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,699 | 36 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,634 | 75 km |
| 2011 | RELEASE | 1,398 | 91 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,358 | 97 km |
| 2006 | COOPER LAKE | 1,224 | 77 km |
| 2005 | MAPLE CREEK | 1,223 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.3").