Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beasley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°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 50.2 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 105 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average
53°F (12°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density
922/sq mi
Coordinates
29.4949°N, 95.9157°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Fort Bend County County
Nearest Airport
Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 18 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep)5.39"
Driest Month (Mar)2.32"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
17.0 / 100
Community Resilience
70.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.1.
Feb 19, 2015
3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas
M3.1
99 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2024
18 km S of Gonzales, Texas
M3.0
149 km
3 km
Mar 4, 2019
11 km SE of Cuero, Texas
M3.0
136 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
122 km
3 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
100 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
100 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
96 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
23 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
80 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
255 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
242 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
266 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
161 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
101 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
132 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
208 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
134 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
147 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
95 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
162 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
283 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
770 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 590 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
67 km
30.0 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
92 km
10.3 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
66 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
88 km
0.7 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
100 km
32.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
69 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
69 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
49 km
12.7 mi
0
Dec 24, 1975
EF3
78 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
90 km
3.3 mi
1
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
19 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
71 km
0.8 mi
0
Apr 11, 1969
EF3
82 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
47 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
75 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
47 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
93 km
1.0 mi
4
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
91 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 18, 1967
EF3
97 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
65 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: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
83 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON
5,175
79 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
90 km
2010
WHARTON
5,084
80 km
2008
COW TRAP 2008
4,335
81 km
2017
2018 NORTH SARGENT WF
3,959
81 km
2009
CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT
3,790
77 km
2020
CHOCOLATE BAYOU
3,623
77 km
1997
MOUND
3,402
79 km
2009
ROAD PASTURE 2009
3,197
74 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
61 km
1992
SMITH MARSH
3,057
82 km
2006
CATTAILS
3,046
79 km
2023
TXBRR-FY23-RX-W
2,511
77 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX BLUESTEM
2,462
76 km
2019
TXTMR-FY19-RX-ALLIGATOR MARSH
2,435
77 km
2020
BLUESTEM 1
2,417
76 km
2022
HOT BLUE STEM
2,398
76 km
2024
BLUE STEM 24
2,328
76 km
2001
WHARTON HO
2,263
79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
53°F (12°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
2.6 in
March
62°F (17°C)
2.3 in
Driest
April
68°F (20°C)
2.7 in
May
75°F (24°C)
4.7 in
June
81°F (27°C)
4.5 in
July
83°F (28°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
3.7 in
September
80°F (27°C)
5.4 in
Wettest
October
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
November
62°F (17°C)
3.6 in
December
55°F (13°C)
3.1 in
Beasley has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (2.3").