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Weather & Climate in Belton, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Belton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 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 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²)
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Coordinates31.0523°N, 97.4795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide 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: M3.3.

Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 147 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 56 km 5 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 145 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 139 km 5 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 138 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2012 Northern Texas M2.5 147 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 136 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 241 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 75 mph 262 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 208 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 81 mph 278 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 29 km 5.1 mi 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 64 km 10.6 mi 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 64 km 20.9 mi 114
May 27, 1997 EF4 92 km 5.6 mi 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 81 km 23.3 mi 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 92 km 10.4 mi 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 50 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 35 km 16.6 mi 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 77 km 32.5 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 95 km 7.0 mi 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 33 km 3.7 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 65 km 9.2 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 13 km 1.4 mi 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 93 km 3.5 mi 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 3 km 9.0 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 34 km 3.0 mi 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 63 km 31.7 mi 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 10 km 2.0 mi 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 80 km 7.8 mi 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 99 km 7.1 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 32 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 32 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 28 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 94 km
2011 C#491 3,616 97 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 90 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 56 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 35 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 26 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 34 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 33 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 72 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 56 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 38 km
2006 MONAHAM FIRE 1,484 99 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 59 km
2011 CENTER CITY 1,476 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 26 km
2022 DRY BRANCH 1,424 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in

Belton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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