Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pineland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 57.5 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 265 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average
49°F (9°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
265 ft (81 m)
Area
2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density
485/sq mi
Coordinates
31.2470°N, 93.9739°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Sabine County County
Nearest Airport
Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 49 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec)5.47"
Driest Month (Aug)3.23"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
22.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
78.2 / 100
Community Resilience
30.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 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
84 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
85 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
96 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
73 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
92 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
117 km
9 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
93 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
29 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
56 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
48 km
8 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
149 km
5 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
57 km
7 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
76 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
81 km
5 km
Jan 11, 2024
6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M2.8
115 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
79 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
107 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
90 km
5 km
Apr 26, 2024
8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana
M2.7
146 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2024
3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana
M2.7
140 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
291 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
64 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
104 mph
164 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
250 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
98 mph
224 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
129 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
111 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
84 km
2002
Lili
Category 2
92 mph
212 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
232 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
188 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
248 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
153 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
185 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
236 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
477 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 568 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 3, 1953
EF4
90 km
85.5 mi
9
Feb 12, 1950
EF4
80 km
82.6 mi
18
Dec 16, 2019
EF3
81 km
62.6 mi
1
Dec 23, 2009
EF3
71 km
4.1 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
78 km
49.0 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
94 km
19.3 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
78 km
5.4 mi
0
Mar 2, 1999
EF3
39 km
12.0 mi
1
Feb 19, 1991
EF3
38 km
5.0 mi
0
Jan 19, 1990
EF3
93 km
13.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1989
EF3
96 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
72 km
48.0 mi
1
May 19, 1983
EF3
58 km
3.0 mi
0
May 13, 1982
EF3
83 km
8.5 mi
1
Oct 27, 1980
EF3
79 km
5.6 mi
0
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
33 km
85.2 mi
1
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
12 km
44.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
81 km
0.1 mi
0
Jan 19, 1974
EF3
29 km
0.8 mi
0
Feb 11, 1965
EF3
79 km
42.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2023
TIGER ISLAND
30,959
75 km
2011
EAST TEXAS COMPLEX
19,100
95 km
2000
UNNAMED
15,017
53 km
2010
RXCOMP89-90-93-115
10,602
8 km
1994
AIRPORT
8,458
23 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
34 km
2011
PIPELINE
7,167
88 km
2010
C 32 WFHF
6,451
88 km
2017
UNNAMED
6,146
6 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
41 km
2021
C-43/44
5,340
93 km
2020
UNNAMED
5,104
81 km
2021
UNNAMED
5,057
50 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,044
83 km
2022
GOOBER HILL SOUTH
4,845
48 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,767
28 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,754
5 km
2022
ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C
4,753
32 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
37 km
2022
THE 60S
4,538
81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
49°F (9°C)
4.5 in
Coldest
February
51°F (10°C)
4.3 in
March
58°F (15°C)
4.3 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.8 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.3 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.7 in
July
82°F (28°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
3.2 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
4.0 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.6 in
November
56°F (13°C)
4.5 in
December
49°F (9°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
Pineland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").