Dawson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,324
Population
740/sq mi density
$57,596
Median Income
$27,134 per capita
$125,400
Home Value
$178,603 Zillow
$711
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,596 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $711/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8946°N, 96.7147°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Limestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").
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