Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cade Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°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 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 414 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
414 ft (126 m)
Area
2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density
176/sq mi
Coordinates
30.5151°N, 96.7734°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Burleson County County
Nearest Airport
H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 15 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.92"
Driest Month (Jul)1.85"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
68.6 / 100
Community Resilience
30.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
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: M3.1.
Feb 19, 2015
3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas
M3.1
117 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2024
18 km S of Gonzales, Texas
M3.0
146 km
3 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
102 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
100 km
3 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
120 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
117 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
55 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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
154 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
217 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
208 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
151 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
255 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
256 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
213 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
250 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
225 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
247 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
445 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 263 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
88 km
5.1 mi
27
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
42 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
14 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
99 km
1.4 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
93 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
86 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
89 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
100 km
2.0 mi
2
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
93 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
93 km
19.9 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
95 km
11.0 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
33 km
15.8 mi
0
Oct 14, 1957
EF3
86 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
63 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
26 km
16.9 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
28 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 5, 1956
EF3
43 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
66 km
139.9 mi
0
Dec 2, 1953
EF3
19 km
3.3 mi
0
Apr 28, 1953
EF3
69 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX
31,838
62 km
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
96 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
97 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
86 km
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
99 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
62 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
96 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
89 km
2011
CRAB PRAIRIE
2,933
94 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,832
98 km
2021
C-8/9
2,722
95 km
2024
SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX
2,292
98 km
2010
COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX
2,252
95 km
2011
LUTHERHILL
2,215
60 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 6-7-8-9
2,136
96 km
2009
REESE LANE
1,888
88 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 18-19
1,851
97 km
2010
C 30 WMA
1,739
100 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARMENTS 14-15
1,658
100 km
2020
COMPT 18 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
1,571
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
2.8 in
March
60°F (16°C)
2.5 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.7 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Driest
August
83°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
September
78°F (26°C)
4.5 in
October
69°F (20°C)
3.7 in
November
59°F (15°C)
3.0 in
December
51°F (11°C)
2.7 in
Cade Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").