Surfside Beach, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
753
Population
474/sq mi density
$96,250
Median Income
$61,048 per capita
$310,700
Home Value
$330,991 Zillow
$1,292
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
141
Violent Crime/100K
423 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$310,700 home value, $1,292/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Surfside Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9531°N, 95.2838°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brazoria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texas Gulf Coast Regional (LJN) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in |
Surfside Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.4").