Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Briggs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Geography
Elevation
1,086 ft (331 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density
125/sq mi
Coordinates
30.8895°N, 97.9218°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Williamson County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 35 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall0.4"
Wettest Month (May)4.39"
Driest Month (Jul)1.90"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
87.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
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
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
28 km
5 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
256 km
2017
Harvey
Category 3
121 mph
251 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
250 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
273 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
415 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 262 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
30 km
5.1 mi
27
May 6, 1973
EF5
92 km
10.6 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF4
59 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
81 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
13 km
16.6 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
74 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
39 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
53 km
1.4 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
49 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
45 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
32 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
46 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
46 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
34 km
7.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
71 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
87 km
14.7 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
69 km
139.9 mi
0
May 22, 2024
EF2
53 km
2.8 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
83 km
12.0 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
53 km
34.6 mi
0
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
47 km
1999
WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE
6,226
87 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
42 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
45 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
57 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
74 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
69 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
50 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
49 km
2014
HAVELAH
2,320
98 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
40 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
59 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
48 km
2008
HAVERLAH FIRE
1,812
93 km
2000
CHEROKEE FIRE
1,597
63 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
37 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
62 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
13 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
20 km
2022
BUDDY
1,521
85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
2.1 in
March
60°F (16°C)
2.9 in
April
67°F (20°C)
2.3 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
3.8 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
September
78°F (25°C)
3.1 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.8 in
November
59°F (15°C)
2.7 in
December
51°F (11°C)
2.1 in
Briggs has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").