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Weather & Climate in Scotland, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scotland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 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 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6473°N, 98.4688°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Archer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jan 18, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2013 | 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas | M3.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Feb 4, 2018 | 6 km N of Foster, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas | M3.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
582 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 2,377 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 28 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | EF4 | 85 km | 37.0 mi | 8 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 66 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 88 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 26 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 56 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 69 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 36 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | EF3 | 85 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF3 | 68 km | 47.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF3 | 68 km | 34.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 42 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF3 | 98 km | 34.1 mi | 3 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF3 | 88 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 48 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 96 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 25 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | EF3 | 68 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 92 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1979 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | PK COMPLEX | 128,548 | 96 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 99 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 85 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 25,907 | 53 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 | 22,099 | 63 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 6 km |
| 2006 | RINGGOLD | 16,382 | 59 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 26 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 | 13,805 | 38 km |
| 1996 | HENRIETTA FIRE | 13,629 | 30 km |
| 1996 | POOLVILLE FIRE | 12,128 | 92 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 42 km |
| 2022 | DEMPSEY | 11,576 | 91 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 88 km |
| 2011 | JRM | 8,870 | 78 km |
| 2023 | CAMPBELL | 7,888 | 31 km |
| 2006 | BIA EMPIRE | 7,544 | 100 km |
| 2011 | CHERRY HOMES | 7,398 | 50 km |
| 2011 | ENMIN FIRE | 6,618 | 60 km |
| 2009 | MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX | 6,505 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in |
Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.2").