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Weather & Climate in Savannah, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Savannah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°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 583 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density7,090/sq mi
Coordinates33.2257°N, 96.9081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

172 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 85 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 114 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 111 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 42 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 72 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 69 km 5 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 117 km 5 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 102 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 91 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 44 km 6 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 109 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km 5 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 88 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 74 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 83 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 43 km 5 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 86 km 5 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 111 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 92 km 5 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 49 km 9 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 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

869 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,636 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 80 km 26.8 mi 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 56 km 13.0 mi 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 71 km 6.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 99 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 90 km 7.9 mi 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 89 km 5.2 mi 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 20 km 0.7 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 47.3 mi 7
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 40 km 15.8 mi 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 85 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 67 km 7.7 mi 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 40 km 9.3 mi 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 67 km 2.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 67 km 4.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 59 km 8.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 80 km 34.1 mi 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 66 km 26.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 62 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 74 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: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN (18,412 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 99 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 91 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 76 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 92 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 86 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 100 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 97 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 87 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 84 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 95 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 98 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 88 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 99 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 71 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 71 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Savannah has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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