Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tom Bean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°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 45.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 821 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average
43°F (6°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
308 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
821 ft (250 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density
474/sq mi
Coordinates
33.5203°N, 96.4842°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Grayson County County
Nearest Airport
North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall1.1"
Wettest Month (May)5.87"
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
199 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
127 km
5 km
Apr 3, 2012
8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma
M4.1
136 km
5 km
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
129 km
3 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
84 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
122 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
120 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
86 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
138 km
5 km
Jun 8, 2004
6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma
M3.5
106 km
5 km
Apr 28, 2013
4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma
M3.5
75 km
5 km
Mar 4, 2013
5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma
M3.5
77 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
132 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
125 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2002
8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma
M3.4
92 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2013
4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma
M3.4
79 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
88 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
61 km
5 km
Aug 7, 2024
9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma
M3.4
136 km
27 km
Sep 25, 2010
5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma
M3.3
69 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
85 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
715 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,605 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024
EF4
75 km
26.8 mi
1
Nov 4, 2022
EF4
69 km
44.7 mi
0
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
81 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 2, 1982
EF4
80 km
23.0 mi
10
May 13, 1981
EF4
78 km
8.8 mi
0
Apr 27, 1966
EF4
89 km
10.2 mi
0
May 4, 1960
EF4
91 km
30.8 mi
0
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
46 km
7.9 mi
3
Apr 2, 1957
EF4
56 km
5.2 mi
2
May 25, 2024
EF3
31 km
0.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
83 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 30, 2019
EF3
56 km
27.6 mi
2
May 9, 2016
EF3
67 km
13.8 mi
0
May 9, 2016
EF3
98 km
9.1 mi
1
May 25, 2015
EF3
55 km
18.8 mi
1
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
86 km
7.7 mi
0
Apr 14, 2011
EF3
89 km
17.0 mi
2
May 9, 2006
EF3
17 km
9.3 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
93 km
34.1 mi
3
May 7, 1995
EF3
97 km
26.0 mi
2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN (18,412 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN
18,412
97 km
2005
CALLISBURG
5,797
60 km
2005
ACHILLE
4,958
39 km
2005
MILL CREEK
4,277
99 km
2013
ROCKY POINT
3,165
62 km
2008
MCMILLEN
3,083
90 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,677
98 km
1996
LAKEMURRAY
2,452
86 km
2011
DEADMAN SPRINGS
2,307
93 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,115
94 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
71 km
1998
UNNAMED
1,605
90 km
2009
BLUE RIVER
1,456
95 km
2009
PIKE
1,445
94 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,414
99 km
2009
ELM WOOD
1,313
85 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,227
75 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
71 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,133
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
43°F (6°C)
1.9 in
Coldest, Driest
February
46°F (8°C)
2.9 in
March
55°F (13°C)
3.6 in
April
63°F (17°C)
3.8 in
May
70°F (21°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.3 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.6 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
76°F (24°C)
4.8 in
October
65°F (18°C)
4.1 in
November
53°F (12°C)
3.2 in
December
45°F (7°C)
2.5 in
Tom Bean has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.9").