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Weather & Climate in Angleton, TX

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 Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation28 ft (9 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²)
Population Density1,671/sq mi
Coordinates29.1718°N, 95.4293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrazoria County County
Nearest AirportTexas Gulf Coast Regional (LJN)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 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").

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