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Canyon Lake, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comal County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
32,924 Population 231/sq mi density
$93,114 Median Income $50,670 per capita
$337,200 Home Value $389,294 Zillow
$1,242 Median Rent 38.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 1,146 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,114 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$337,200 home value, $1,242/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Canyon Lake 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 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area156.8 sq mi (406.0 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates29.8758°N, 98.2612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComal County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
0% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 114 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 99 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 106 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 105 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 119 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 100 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 106 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 106 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 109 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 103 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 101 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 106 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 105 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 110 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 115 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 107 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 103 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 103 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 99 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 228 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 276 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 161 km
2008 Ike Category 2 298 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 194 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 267 km
1980 Allen Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 54 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 57 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 61 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 81 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 61 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 57 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 34 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 63 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 58 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 78 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 73 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 34 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 60 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 76 km
2018 308 1,102 92 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Canyon Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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