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New Ulm, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Austin County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
322
Population
60/sq mi density
$89,010
Median Income
$31,280 per capita
69°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
1,755 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$89,010 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Ulm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 408 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8830°N, 96.4960°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Austin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
New Ulm has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.3").