Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Angleton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 28 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average
56°F (13°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
28 ft (9 m)
Area
11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²)
Population Density
1,671/sq mi
Coordinates
29.1718°N, 95.4293°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Brazoria County County
Nearest Airport
Texas Gulf Coast Regional (LJN) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)6.54"
Driest Month (Mar)2.95"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
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)
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Francine
Category 2
92 mph
287 km
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
57 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
49 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
217 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
186 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
231 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
188 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
72 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
81 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
177 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
97 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
42 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
111 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
128 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
236 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
265 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
662 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 748 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
64 km
30.0 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF4
65 km
1.0 mi
8
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
88 km
67.9 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
50 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
64 km
0.7 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
96 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
69 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
22 km
12.7 mi
0
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
71 km
3.3 mi
1
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
55 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
62 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
98 km
1.5 mi
3
Apr 11, 1969
EF3
47 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
93 km
1.0 mi
4
Aug 18, 1967
EF3
57 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
12 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1966
EF3
93 km
9.3 mi
0
Apr 19, 1965
EF3
63 km
0.2 mi
1
Nov 22, 1961
EF3
68 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF3
55 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WF FROZEN POINT (5,738 acres, 2012).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2012
WF FROZEN POINT
5,738
100 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON
5,175
23 km
2010
WHARTON
5,084
23 km
2005
YELLOW RAIL PRAIRIE
4,358
100 km
2008
COW TRAP 2008
4,335
40 km
2017
2018 NORTH SARGENT WF
3,959
44 km
2009
CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT
3,790
21 km
2020
CHOCOLATE BAYOU
3,623
21 km
1997
MOUND
3,402
21 km
2009
ROAD PASTURE 2009
3,197
32 km
1992
SMITH MARSH
3,057
42 km
2006
CATTAILS
3,046
38 km
2023
TXBRR-FY23-RX-W
2,511
18 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX BLUESTEM
2,462
17 km
2019
TXTMR-FY19-RX-ALLIGATOR MARSH
2,435
18 km
2020
BLUESTEM 1
2,417
17 km
2022
HOT BLUE STEM
2,398
17 km
2024
BLUE STEM 24
2,328
17 km
2001
WHARTON HO
2,263
23 km
2016
2016 CRAWFISH BURN
2,105
38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
56°F (13°C)
4.0 in
February
55°F (13°C)
3.2 in
March
62°F (17°C)
3.0 in
Driest
April
68°F (20°C)
3.0 in
May
75°F (24°C)
4.8 in
June
81°F (27°C)
6.1 in
July
84°F (29°C)
5.0 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
4.7 in
September
79°F (26°C)
6.5 in
Wettest
October
71°F (22°C)
4.1 in
November
62°F (17°C)
4.5 in
December
55°F (13°C)
3.8 in
Coldest
Angleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.0").