Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bunker Hill Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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 49.7 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 118 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average
55°F (13°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Area
1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density
2,640/sq mi
Coordinates
29.7648°N, 95.5317°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Harris County County
Nearest Airport
Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.7"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)5.12"
Driest Month (Mar)2.56"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very High
Risk Score
99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
67.9 / 100
Community Resilience
17.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Very High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood
Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 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
140 km
5 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
142 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
141 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
117 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
69 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
109 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
215 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
213 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
81 mph
296 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
209 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
61 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
110 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
160 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
163 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
111 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
81 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
120 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
274 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
250 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
8 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
832 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 805 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
25 km
30.0 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF4
88 km
1.0 mi
8
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
81 km
67.9 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
47 km
10.3 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
33 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
52 km
0.7 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
52 km
32.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
30 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
24 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
45 km
12.7 mi
0
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
50 km
3.3 mi
1
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
29 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
31 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
80 km
1.5 mi
3
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
63 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
68 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
68 km
19.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 1967
EF3
71 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
78 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1966
EF3
85 km
9.3 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
60 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
86 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87
5,501
96 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON
5,175
75 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
70 km
2010
WHARTON
5,084
75 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
86 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
80 km
2005
YELLOW RAIL PRAIRIE
4,358
99 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
90 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,195
87 km
2022
UNNAMED
4,072
98 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,014
80 km
2020
BIGWOODS C81/86
3,979
98 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,972
80 km
2010
RX BURN C 36 39
3,832
80 km
2009
CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT
3,790
72 km
2020
CHOCOLATE BAYOU
3,623
72 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
86 km
1997
MOUND
3,402
78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
3.0 in
March
62°F (17°C)
2.6 in
Driest
April
69°F (20°C)
3.0 in
May
76°F (24°C)
4.8 in
June
81°F (27°C)
4.8 in
July
85°F (30°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
3.8 in
September
80°F (27°C)
5.1 in
Wettest
October
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
November
62°F (17°C)
3.9 in
December
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Bunker Hill Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (2.6").