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Shiro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grimes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
103 Population 41/sq mi density
$24,000 Home Value $397,813 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
435 Violent Crime/100K 3,338 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation357 ft (109 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates30.6040°N, 95.8876°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrimes County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 147 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 145 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 201 km
2020 Laura Category 4 239 km
2020 Delta Category 2 280 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 252 km
2008 Ike Category 2 71 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 189 km
2005 Rita Category 3 172 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 243 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 182 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 178 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 171 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 27 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 72 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 72 km 2
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 54 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 45 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 47 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 62 km 1
Apr 24, 2019 EF2 41 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 16 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 97 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 34 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 30 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 96 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 29 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 17 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 30 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 29 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 59 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 29 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 29 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Shiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.5").

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