El Lago, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,016
Population
4,713/sq mi density
$104,375
Median Income
$52,386 per capita
$303,700
Home Value
$314,094 Zillow
$1,642
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$104,375 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$303,700 home value, $1,642/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
El Lago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5715°N, 95.0452°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harris County County |
| Nearest Airport | William P Hobby (HOU) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 13.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 47 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in |
El Lago has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.0").