Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oak Grove 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 420 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
323 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
420 ft (128 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density
336/sq mi
Coordinates
32.5332°N, 96.3186°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Kaufman County County
Nearest Airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) 38 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)4.96"
Driest Month (Aug)1.93"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
18.2 / 100
Community Resilience
63.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
91 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
74 km
3 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
126 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
123 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
64 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
64 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
91 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
129 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
79 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
80 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
71 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
72 km
9 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
70 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
68 km
8 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
111 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
90 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
78 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
69 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
81 km
4 km
Jan 13, 2014
2 km ESE of Reno, Texas
M3.1
124 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
65 km
8 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 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
757 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,583 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
42 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
39 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
41 km
6.0 mi
3
May 26, 1976
EF4
95 km
18.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
100 km
0.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
67 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
44 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
56 km
8.5 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
67 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
28 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
95 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
100 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
100 km
4.0 mi
2
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
78 km
8.0 mi
0
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
36 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
67 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
91 km
5.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
76 km
15.0 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
80 km
7.2 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
88 km
10.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
99 km
2011
495
1,606
100 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
49°F (9°C)
3.0 in
March
56°F (14°C)
3.2 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.5 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
August
83°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.8 in
October
67°F (19°C)
4.1 in
November
55°F (13°C)
3.2 in
December
47°F (8°C)
3.2 in
Oak Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.9").