Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Chambers County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,995
Population
71/sq mi density
$71,970
Median Income
$39,499 per capita
$316,400
Home Value
$257,623 Zillow
71°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,970 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$316,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolivar Peninsula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4898°N, 94.5685°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chambers County County |
| Nearest Airport | Scholes International At Galveston (GLS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in |
Bolivar Peninsula has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (2.1").