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Weather & Climate in Petty, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°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 48.9 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 620 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6054°N, 95.8034°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lamar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Durant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.5 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 6, 1997 | 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 6 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.5 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Mar 4, 2013 | 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2002 | 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 4 km NW of Irving, Texas | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Feb 25, 2009 | 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2015 | 5 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas | M3.3 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 127 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 90 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 4 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.2 | 136 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 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
573 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 812 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF5 | 62 km | 53.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 53 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 5 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 17 km | 23.0 mi | 10 |
| May 13, 1981 | EF4 | 21 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF4 | 47 km | 30.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 90 km | 5.2 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 68 km | 7.9 mi | 3 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF3 | 55 km | 27.6 mi | 2 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | 44 km | 13.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2015 | EF3 | 60 km | 18.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF3 | 87 km | 17.0 mi | 2 |
| May 9, 2006 | EF3 | 71 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 76 km | 71.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 44 km | 32.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 72 km | 52.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 53 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1981 | EF3 | 83 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1979 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,935 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 10,935 | 89 km |
| 2005 | PINE SPRINGS | 7,709 | 85 km |
| 2006 | MILL CREEK | 6,577 | 84 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,677 | 98 km |
| 2005 | ACHILLE | 4,958 | 60 km |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 80 km |
| 2022 | VALLEY X RANCH FIRE | 4,334 | 98 km |
| 2009 | HALF BANK | 3,240 | 87 km |
| 2006 | WHITE ROCK | 3,228 | 77 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,113 | 87 km |
| 2022 | KERNS RANCH FIRE | 2,978 | 99 km |
| 2022 | 1980 ROAD FIRE | 2,784 | 69 km |
| 2024 | EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE | 2,767 | 69 km |
| 2011 | CANEY CREEK | 2,570 | 86 km |
| 2017 | MCGEE CREEK FIRE | 2,491 | 86 km |
| 2022 | AUGUST CREEK FIRE | 2,370 | 86 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,961 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,886 | 84 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 1,760 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,699 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Petty has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").