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Weather & Climate in Sulphur Springs, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulphur Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 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 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1431°N, 95.6147°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hopkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jan 7, 2015 | 6 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.5 | 125 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas | M3.4 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2002 | 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 4 km NW of Irving, Texas | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 127 km | 8 km |
| May 18, 2015 | 5 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas | M3.3 | 136 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 4 km N of Irving, Texas | M3.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2013 | 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 4 km NE of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 1 km W of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.1 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas | M3.0 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 4 km S of Bee, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 3 km SE of Bee, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas | M3.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 6 km S of Coppell, Texas | M3.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 1 km NW of Euless, Texas | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 3 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | - | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
592 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,239 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 52 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF4 | 53 km | 60.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2015 | EF4 | 99 km | 13.0 mi | 10 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 56 km | 23.0 mi | 10 |
| May 13, 1981 | EF4 | 70 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF4 | 98 km | 30.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 76 km | 16.9 mi | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 100 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2017 | EF3 | 86 km | 39.7 mi | 2 |
| May 9, 2016 | EF3 | 98 km | 13.8 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2015 | EF3 | 82 km | 10.2 mi | 2 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | EF3 | 91 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2006 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 42 km | 71.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | EF3 | 93 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 82 km | 32.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 77 km | 52.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1979 | EF3 | 41 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1979 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1978 | EF3 | 64 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | OLD MAGNOLIA | 4,881 | 97 km |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 68 km |
| 2006 | WHITE ROCK | 3,228 | 90 km |
| 2011 | DIANA | 2,863 | 90 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,699 | 86 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,634 | 22 km |
| 2006 | COOPER LAKE | 1,224 | 21 km |
| 2005 | MAPLE CREEK | 1,223 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Sulphur Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").