Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calvert 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 334 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
334 ft (102 m)
Area
3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density
247/sq mi
Coordinates
30.9791°N, 96.6715°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Milam County County
Nearest Airport
H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 31 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.72"
Driest Month (Jul)1.97"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
93.8 / 100
Community Resilience
34.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
117 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
143 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
107 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 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
198 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
260 km
2017
Harvey
Category 2
75 mph
261 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
131 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
273 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
252 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
266 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
267 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
255 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
257 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
414 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 914 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
92 km
5.1 mi
27
May 11, 1953
EF5
78 km
20.9 mi
114
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
63 km
23.3 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
94 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
11 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
62 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
73 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
79 km
1.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
71 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
80 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
94 km
3.0 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
84 km
2.0 mi
2
May 10, 1959
EF3
24 km
15.8 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
77 km
16.9 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
80 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 5, 1956
EF3
44 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
97 km
139.9 mi
0
Dec 2, 1953
EF3
60 km
3.3 mi
0
Jun 5, 1950
EF3
93 km
23.9 mi
0
May 22, 2024
EF2
75 km
2.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
57 km
2011
C#491
3,616
72 km
2011
CRAB PRAIRIE
2,933
85 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,832
98 km
2024
SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX
2,292
98 km
2011
MIDWAY
2,287
91 km
2010
COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX
2,252
99 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 18-19
1,851
97 km
2014
UNNAMED
1,477
97 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
97 km
2013
UNNAMED
1,315
99 km
2020
COMP 5
1,233
97 km
2022
SHNF COMP 1
1,224
97 km
2022
UNNAMED
1,117
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
March
61°F (16°C)
2.5 in
April
67°F (20°C)
3.4 in
May
74°F (24°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
3.1 in
July
83°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Warmest
September
79°F (26°C)
4.1 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
November
59°F (15°C)
3.0 in
December
51°F (11°C)
2.6 in
Calvert has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").