Putnam, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Callahan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
41
Population
41/sq mi density
$59,000
Median Income
$42,995 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Putnam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,602 ft (488 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3703°N, 99.1955°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Callahan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in |
Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.2").