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Temple, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bell County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
86,358
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$64,945
Median Income
$32,841 per capita
$220,300
Home Value
$248,496 Zillow
$1,174
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
280
Violent Crime/100K
2,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,945 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, $1,174/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Temple has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 73.0 sq mi (189.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1035°N, 97.3911°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Temple has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 50°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").