Universal City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
19,853 Population 3,520/sq mi density
$75,439 Median Income $38,554 per capita
$249,400 Home Value $264,511 Zillow
$1,213 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,439 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$249,400 home value, $1,213/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Universal City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation844 ft (257 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density3,520/sq mi
Coordinates29.5520°N, 98.3076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBexar County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %47.5%
Unhealthy Days22

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience21.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 80 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 71 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 73 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 72 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 71 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 84 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 74 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 75 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 73 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 71 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 65 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 72 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 72 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 80 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 76 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 74 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 71 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 71 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 71 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 225 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 267 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 136 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 173 km
1999 Bret Category 3 273 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 272 km
1980 Allen Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 38 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 85 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 29 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 22 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 89 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 97 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 92 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 95 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 29 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 99 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 90 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 70 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 94 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 60 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in

Universal City has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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