Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wills Point 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 554 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
554 ft (169 m)
Area
3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density
1,049/sq mi
Coordinates
32.7095°N, 96.0050°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Kaufman County County
Nearest Airport
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 43 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.6"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.31"
Driest Month (Aug)1.97"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
18.2 / 100
Community Resilience
63.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
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
82 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
106 km
3 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
149 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
84 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
146 km
5 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
123 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
85 km
6 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
112 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
53 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
92 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
91 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
144 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
95 km
9 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
122 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
89 km
8 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
110 km
6 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
90 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
86 km
8 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
90 km
5 km
Jan 13, 2014
2 km ESE of Reno, Texas
M3.1
147 km
5 km
Nov 29, 2013
1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas
M3.1
143 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
284 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
672 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,497 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
50 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
56 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
71 km
6.0 mi
3
Oct 20, 2019
EF3
87 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
37 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
89 km
8.5 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
49 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
44 km
7.7 mi
0
May 9, 2006
EF3
88 km
9.3 mi
3
May 4, 1999
EF3
94 km
71.5 mi
1
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
99 km
3.0 mi
0
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
59 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
86 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
85 km
15.0 mi
0
May 3, 1979
EF3
46 km
7.2 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
78 km
10.3 mi
0
May 5, 1978
EF3
28 km
29.9 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
82 km
4.5 mi
0
Dec 3, 1973
EF3
32 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 15, 1973
EF3
83 km
3.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
1,634
69 km
2011
HENDERSON 475
1,379
95 km
2006
COOPER LAKE
1,224
66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
45°F (7°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
3.2 in
March
56°F (13°C)
3.5 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.3 in
May
71°F (22°C)
5.3 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.9 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.3 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.0 in
Driest
September
76°F (25°C)
3.9 in
October
66°F (19°C)
4.3 in
November
55°F (13°C)
3.5 in
December
46°F (8°C)
3.2 in
Wills Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.0").