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Weather & Climate in Point, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°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 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 490 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 490 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9371°N, 95.8634°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rains County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
70 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 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 6 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.5 | 98 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 29 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 8 km NW of Venus, Texas | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2002 | 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 4 km NW of Irving, Texas | M3.4 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas | M3.3 | 109 km | 9 km |
| May 18, 2015 | 5 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 4 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas | M3.2 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 1 km W of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 4 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas | M3.1 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 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 | 279 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
670 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,640 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 86 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 74 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2017 | EF4 | 77 km | 21.4 mi | 2 |
| Dec 26, 2015 | EF4 | 70 km | 13.0 mi | 10 |
| Apr 25, 1994 | EF4 | 91 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 82 km | 23.0 mi | 10 |
| May 13, 1981 | EF4 | 94 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 98 km | 16.9 mi | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2019 | EF3 | 99 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2017 | EF3 | 60 km | 39.7 mi | 2 |
| May 10, 2015 | EF3 | 63 km | 10.2 mi | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | EF3 | 60 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2006 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 70 km | 71.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | EF3 | 98 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 1984 | EF3 | 76 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 86 km | 32.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1979 | EF3 | 37 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 1979 | EF3 | 94 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: POPS (4,475 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 100 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,634 | 41 km |
| 2006 | COOPER LAKE | 1,224 | 38 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.0").