New Braunfels, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Comal County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
98,700
Population
2,192/sq mi density
$88,257
Median Income
$44,460 per capita
$315,100
Home Value
$346,475 Zillow
$1,536
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
157
Violent Crime/100K
1,288 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,257 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$315,100 home value, $1,536/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Braunfels enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6993°N, 98.1151°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Comal County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Antonio International (SAT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in |
New Braunfels has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.7").