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Weather & Climate in Star Harbor, TX

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 Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation332 ft (101 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Coordinates32.1921°N, 96.0551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNavarro County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience27.5 / 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").

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