Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Angus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 418 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
418 ft (127 m)
Area
3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density
129/sq mi
Coordinates
31.9995°N, 96.4277°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Freestone County County
Nearest Airport
Waco Regional (ACT) 54 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.88"
Driest Month (Jul)1.93"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
82.4 / 100
Community Resilience
30.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
83 km
3 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
149 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
146 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
6 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.6
104 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
103 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
97 km
5 km
May 31, 1997
3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas
M3.4
138 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
88 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
107 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
107 km
8 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
104 km
9 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
109 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
95 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
108 km
5 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
107 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
88 km
6 km
Feb 27, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
103 km
8 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
90 km
4 km
Nov 29, 2013
1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas
M3.1
144 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
104 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
154 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
277 km
1983
Alicia
Category 2
92 mph
271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
558 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 152 fatalities, 1,796 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 11, 1953
EF5
85 km
20.9 mi
114
Apr 29, 2017
EF4
48 km
21.4 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF4
90 km
13.0 mi
10
Apr 25, 1994
EF4
73 km
6.0 mi
3
May 26, 1976
EF4
86 km
18.8 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
65 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
77 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 29, 2017
EF3
68 km
39.7 mi
2
Dec 26, 2015
EF3
69 km
8.5 mi
0
May 10, 2015
EF3
89 km
10.2 mi
2
Apr 3, 2012
EF3
84 km
7.7 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
90 km
7.0 mi
2
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
45 km
4.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
82 km
10.5 mi
1
Dec 13, 1984
EF3
82 km
10.0 mi
0
Oct 13, 1981
EF3
27 km
7.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
56 km
5.2 mi
0
May 9, 1981
EF3
50 km
15.0 mi
0
Feb 23, 1979
EF3
89 km
10.3 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
66 km
7.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
90 km
2011
C#491
3,616
49 km
2011
495
1,606
76 km
2011
HENDERSON 475
1,379
92 km
2011
507
1,121
84 km
2011
CEDAR RIDGE
1,051
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
51°F (10°C)
3.0 in
March
58°F (14°C)
3.3 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.4 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
June
80°F (26°C)
3.4 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Driest
August
83°F (29°C)
2.2 in
Warmest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.6 in
October
67°F (20°C)
4.2 in
November
57°F (14°C)
3.3 in
December
49°F (9°C)
3.3 in
Angus has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").