Weather & Climate in West Tawakoni, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

West Tawakoni 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 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.2°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	469 ft (143 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	729/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8996°N, 96.0359°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rockwall County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"

17% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.39"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 7, 2015	5 km N of Venus, Texas	M4.0	110 km	3 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	80 km	5 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	144 km	5 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	141 km	5 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	127 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	81 km	6 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	148 km	5 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	116 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	32 km	5 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	126 km	5 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	92 km	9 km
Sep 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma	M3.3	149 km	5 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	84 km	8 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	86 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	148 km	5 km
May 27, 2013	5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma	M3.2	140 km	7 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	114 km	6 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	86 km	5 km
Sep 30, 2012	1 km W of Irving, Texas	M3.1	87 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	293 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	98 mph	222 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,707 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	100 km	60.2 mi	0
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	82 km	44.7 mi	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	72 km	21.4 mi	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	53 km	13.0 mi	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	75 km	6.0 mi	3
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	92 km	23.0 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	84 km	0.7 mi	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	82 km	15.8 mi	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	58 km	39.7 mi	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	95 km	8.5 mi	0
May 10, 2015	EF3	67 km	10.2 mi	2
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	44 km	7.7 mi	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	69 km	9.3 mi	3
May 4, 1999	EF3	87 km	71.5 mi	1
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	59 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	84 km	32.0 mi	1
May 3, 1979	EF3	50 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 23, 1979	EF3	97 km	10.3 mi	0
May 5, 1978	EF3	17 km	29.9 mi	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	76 km	4.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	51 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	47 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)	3.2 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.6 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.9 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in

West Tawakoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.0").

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