Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tioga 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 666 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average
45°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
323 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density
615/sq mi
Coordinates
33.4721°N, 96.9157°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Grayson County County
Nearest Airport
North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)5.91"
Driest Month (Jan)1.93"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
38.7 / 100
Community Resilience
44.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
214 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Sep 6, 1997
6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma
M4.5
139 km
5 km
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
112 km
3 km
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
122 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
121 km
5 km
Sep 25, 2023
9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma
M3.7
137 km
20 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
70 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
88 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
86 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
83 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
71 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
116 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
90 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
74 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
94 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
90 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2024
9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma
M3.4
146 km
27 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
118 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
113 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
57 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
70 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
804 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,650 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
54 km
26.8 mi
1
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
81 km
13.0 mi
10
Feb 10, 2009
EF4
83 km
37.0 mi
8
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
98 km
6.0 mi
3
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
68 km
7.9 mi
3
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
64 km
5.2 mi
2
May 25, 2024
EF3
20 km
0.7 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
77 km
47.3 mi
7
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
67 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
86 km
27.6 mi
2
May 25, 2015
EF3
83 km
18.8 mi
1
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
90 km
7.7 mi
0
May 10, 2010
EF3
94 km
4.9 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
38 km
9.3 mi
3
Apr 16, 2002
EF3
90 km
2.1 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
85 km
8.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 2000
EF3
90 km
4.0 mi
2
May 7, 1995
EF3
60 km
34.1 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
57 km
26.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
88 km
10.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
25,907
93 km
2009
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN
18,412
74 km
2006
RINGGOLD
16,382
96 km
2009
MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX
6,505
63 km
2005
CALLISBURG
5,797
34 km
1996
UNNAMED
5,370
74 km
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
66 km
2011
HAT ON ROAD
4,410
96 km
1990
RK PRAIRIE
3,974
98 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
50 km
2008
MCMILLEN
3,083
90 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,677
75 km
1996
LAKEMURRAY
2,452
70 km
2005
730 COMPLEX
2,438
95 km
2022
UNNAMED
2,362
62 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,115
70 km
2009
HARRIS
1,875
72 km
2010
LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76
1,848
68 km
2022
UNNAMED
1,827
68 km
1998
UNNAMED
1,605
89 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
47°F (8°C)
2.6 in
March
55°F (13°C)
3.5 in
April
63°F (17°C)
3.8 in
May
71°F (22°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
4.2 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.4 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.3 in
September
76°F (25°C)
4.5 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
November
53°F (12°C)
2.8 in
December
45°F (7°C)
2.2 in
Tioga has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.9").