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Weather & Climate in Road Runner, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Road Runner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°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 667 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4843°N, 97.0848°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cooke County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
221 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 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km N of Venus, Texas | M4.0 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.6 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 6 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas | M3.6 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.5 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas | M3.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2013 | 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 8 km NW of Venus, Texas | M3.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 4 km NW of Irving, Texas | M3.4 | 72 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 149 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
803 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,577 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2024 | EF4 | 48 km | 26.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 26, 2015 | EF4 | 89 km | 13.0 mi | 10 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | EF4 | 70 km | 37.0 mi | 8 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 70 km | 5.2 mi | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1957 | EF4 | 78 km | 7.9 mi | 3 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 61 km | 47.3 mi | 7 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 34 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2019 | EF3 | 70 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF3 | 98 km | 27.6 mi | 2 |
| May 25, 2015 | EF3 | 94 km | 18.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2010 | EF3 | 87 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2006 | EF3 | 54 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| Apr 16, 2002 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2000 | EF3 | 85 km | 4.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 28, 2000 | EF3 | 84 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF3 | 48 km | 34.1 mi | 3 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF3 | 42 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 13, 1984 | EF3 | 95 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 76 km | 32.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | LOCO-HEALDTON | 56,584 | 98 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 25,907 | 78 km |
| 2009 | BRUSHY MOUNTAIN | 18,412 | 67 km |
| 2006 | RINGGOLD | 16,382 | 81 km |
| 1996 | HENRIETTA FIRE | 13,629 | 99 km |
| 1996 | POOLVILLE FIRE | 12,128 | 89 km |
| 2011 | CHERRY HOMES | 7,398 | 89 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 7,228 | 100 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 6,505 | 48 km |
| 2011 | MCDONALD II | 5,932 | 93 km |
| 2005 | CALLISBURG | 5,797 | 30 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 5,370 | 60 km |
| 2005 | ACHILLE | 4,958 | 78 km |
| 2011 | HAT ON ROAD | 4,410 | 81 km |
| 2006 | ARKANSASLE | 4,191 | 93 km |
| 1990 | RK PRAIRIE | 3,974 | 98 km |
| 2011 | ARBUCKLE COMPLEX | 3,942 | 99 km |
| 2006 | ARBUCKLE 2 | 3,824 | 100 km |
| 2013 | ROCKY POINT | 3,165 | 50 km |
| 2008 | MCMILLEN | 3,083 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Road Runner has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.0").