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Weather & Climate in Cedar Creek, TX

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

Cedar Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°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 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates30.0823°N, 97.5111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBastrop County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 146 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 118 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 136 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 135 km 8 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 120 km 8 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 135 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 139 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 135 km 8 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 130 km 8 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 145 km 9 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 135 km 8 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 135 km 7 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 140 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 149 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 134 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 118 km 7 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km 8 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km 7 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 131 km 6 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 135 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 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 170 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 226 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 155 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 223 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 92 mph 298 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 175 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 86 mph 262 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

442 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 83 km 5.1 mi 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 58 km 5.6 mi 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 93 km 16.6 mi 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 88 km 21.0 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 60 km 9.2 mi 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 91 km 3.5 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 77 km 3.0 mi 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 52 km 31.7 mi 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 100 km 7.8 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 76 km 5.0 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 92 km 4.3 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 95 km 2.0 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 30 km 11.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 25 km 14.7 mi 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 63 km 16.9 mi 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 69 km 7.2 mi 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 38 km 139.9 mi 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 70 km 3.3 mi 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 76 km 5.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 34 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

13 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 27 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 32 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 68 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 32 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 82 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 66 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 90 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 82 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 29 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 72 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 97 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Cedar Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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