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Brenham, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Washington County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
18,086
Population
1,385/sq mi density
$57,207
Median Income
$31,000 per capita
$223,200
Home Value
$325,542 Zillow
$1,087
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
535
Violent Crime/100K
2,078 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,207 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$223,200 home value, $1,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
535 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brenham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1582°N, 96.3956°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
Brenham has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").