Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Hope 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 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
323 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density
493/sq mi
Coordinates
33.2119°N, 96.5587°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Collin County County
Nearest Airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) 30 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)5.79"
Driest Month (Jan)1.97"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
58.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Very High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
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
149 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
96 km
3 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
143 km
5 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
145 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
98 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
101 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
51 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
105 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
110 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
107 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
131 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
53 km
6 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
57 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
55 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
104 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
126 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
99 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
99 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
63 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
53 km
8 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
107 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 1
—
273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
799 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,784 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
95 km
26.8 mi
1
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
87 km
44.7 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
46 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
70 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
99 km
23.0 mi
10
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
88 km
5.2 mi
2
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
81 km
7.9 mi
3
May 25, 2024
EF3
24 km
0.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
51 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
91 km
27.6 mi
2
May 9, 2016
EF3
99 km
13.8 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
90 km
8.5 mi
0
May 25, 2015
EF3
90 km
18.8 mi
1
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
52 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
18 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
90 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
90 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
75 km
8.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF3
97 km
26.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
55 km
10.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
CALLISBURG
5,797
77 km
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
74 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
87 km
2022
UNNAMED
2,362
96 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
74 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,227
98 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
2.0 in
Coldest, Driest
February
48°F (9°C)
2.8 in
March
56°F (13°C)
3.4 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.8 in
May
71°F (22°C)
5.8 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
4.0 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.5 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
76°F (25°C)
4.4 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
November
54°F (12°C)
3.0 in
December
46°F (8°C)
2.4 in
New Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.0").