Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Star Harbor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°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 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 332 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
332 ft (101 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density
1,070/sq mi
Coordinates
32.1921°N, 96.0551°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Navarro County County
Nearest Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 40 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.3"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.92"
Driest Month (Aug)2.01"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
71.6 / 100
Community Resilience
27.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.2.
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
146 km
5 km
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
103 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
107 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
131 km
7 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
107 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
120 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
110 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
109 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
113 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
111 km
8 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
118 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
113 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
112 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
136 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
108 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
112 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
4 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
108 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
111 km
4 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
107 km
8 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
110 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
279 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
151 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
264 km
1983
Alicia
Category 1
92 mph
282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
557 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 1,109 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
8 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
84 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
80 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
29 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
86 km
8.5 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
48 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
73 km
7.7 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
73 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
78 km
4.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
80 km
33.0 mi
4
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
74 km
10.5 mi
1
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
80 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
28 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
31 km
15.0 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
94 km
5.2 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
82 km
7.2 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
53 km
10.3 mi
0
May 5, 1978
EF3
78 km
29.9 mi
0
Oct 31, 1974
EF3
78 km
2.0 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
76 km
3.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: C#491 (3,616 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
C#491
3,616
88 km
2011
495
1,606
55 km
2011
HENDERSON 475
1,379
61 km
2011
507
1,121
74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
3.2 in
March
57°F (14°C)
3.4 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.7 in
May
72°F (22°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.5 in
July
85°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.0 in
Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.6 in
October
67°F (19°C)
4.1 in
November
56°F (14°C)
3.5 in
December
48°F (9°C)
3.4 in
Star Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.0").