Sign In Register

Tunis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Burleson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
21 Population 81/sq mi density
68°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 542 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tunis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates30.5423°N, 96.5273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurleson County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.6 / 100
Community Resilience30.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 126 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 125 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 114 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 128 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 126 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 147 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 210 km
2020 Laura Category 3 300 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 218 km
2008 Ike Category 2 128 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 235 km
2005 Rita Category 3 233 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 219 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 230 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 210 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 226 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 20 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 26 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 24, 2019 EF2 27 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 82 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 74 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 90 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 87 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 87 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 87 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 87 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 73 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 87 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 93 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 79 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 74 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Tunis has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →