Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Redfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 49.9 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 487 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
487 ft (148 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density
316/sq mi
Coordinates
31.6791°N, 94.6629°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Nacogdoches County County
Nearest Airport
Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 8 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.92"
Driest Month (Aug)2.56"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
80.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
79.7 / 100
Community Resilience
53.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
32 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
39 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
34 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
34 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
39 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
37 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
137 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
130 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
22 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
55 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
69 km
9 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
121 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
131 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
34 km
8 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
66 km
7 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
120 km
5 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
37 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
33 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
132 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
33 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
34 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
81 mph
294 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
140 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
98 mph
243 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
97 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
184 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
142 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
293 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
233 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
278 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
201 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
265 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
555 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 704 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 12, 1950
EF4
71 km
82.6 mi
18
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
64 km
41.1 mi
2
Dec 25, 2012
EF3
85 km
9.7 mi
0
Dec 23, 2009
EF3
41 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 6, 2003
EF3
44 km
38.2 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
65 km
49.0 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
67 km
5.4 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
73 km
3.0 mi
0
Feb 19, 1991
EF3
44 km
5.0 mi
0
Jan 19, 1990
EF3
58 km
13.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1989
EF3
44 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1988
EF3
100 km
13.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
50 km
48.0 mi
1
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
99 km
10.5 mi
1
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
65 km
33.0 mi
4
May 2, 1984
EF3
90 km
61.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
85 km
7.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
85 km
7.0 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
95 km
10.3 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
87 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
EAST TEXAS COMPLEX
19,100
73 km
2010
RXCOMP89-90-93-115
10,602
86 km
1994
AIRPORT
8,458
94 km
2011
502
8,344
28 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
71 km
2021
UNNAMED
7,272
71 km
2010
C 32 WFHF
6,451
61 km
2017
UNNAMED
6,146
87 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
75 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,187
70 km
2021
UNNAMED
5,057
77 km
2011
841 ARBOR
4,966
79 km
2011
OLD MAGNOLIA
4,881
94 km
2022
GOOBER HILL SOUTH
4,845
73 km
2019
UNNAMED
4,767
72 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,767
82 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,754
86 km
2022
ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C
4,753
49 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
66 km
2020
C-16/17/18/19
4,633
50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
4.1 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
3.6 in
March
57°F (14°C)
3.9 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.2 in
July
83°F (28°C)
3.0 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.6 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
4.1 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.8 in
November
56°F (13°C)
4.3 in
December
48°F (9°C)
4.4 in
Redfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.6").