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Oak Island, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Chambers County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
281 Population 234/sq mi density
69°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 3,110 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates29.6629°N, 94.6881°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChambers County County
Nearest AirportScholes International At Galveston (GLS)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 268 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 133 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 137 km
2020 Laura Category 4 135 km
2020 Delta Category 3 131 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 299 km
2019 Barry Category 1 241 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 275 km
2008 Ike Category 2 21 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 278 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 33 km
2005 Rita Category 4 90 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 171 km
2002 Lili Category 2 233 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 292 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 60 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 29 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 46 km
1985 Juan Category 1 168 km
1985 Danny Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 845 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 58 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 39 km 8
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 2 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 32 km 0
Jan 1, 1999 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 93 km 2
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 32 km 1
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 31 km 1
Oct 11, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 52 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 13 km 3
Mar 23, 1969 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 18, 1967 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 08 UNIT 1 RX (16,981 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 08 UNIT 1 RX 16,981 42 km
1993 PF UNIT 5 15,059 98 km
2010 MCR UNIT 2 RX 14,471 49 km
2000 E WHITES 2 13,996 46 km
2012 WF HOLIDAY 1-2 13,251 47 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,431 95 km
2005 RX UNIT 12 1117 2005 10,728 47 km
1997 WILD COW BAY 10,069 61 km
2020 TXMCR-FY20-RX-W 10,033 58 km
2023 H AND H COMPLEX 9,476 61 km
1992 UNNAMED 9,344 48 km
2003 UNIT 8 WILDFIRE 9,076 60 km
1986 STAR LAKE 8,876 48 km
2015 WF UNIT 1 1/2 8,840 47 km
1997 GRIT ROAD 8,599 57 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,539 38 km
1996 UNIT 7 8,298 96 km
1994 UNIT1ARSON 8,287 43 km
2011 SABINE WEST 2011 UNIT 5 8,184 94 km
1997 MCF WEST 7,786 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in

Oak Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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