Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coldspring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 55.5 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 368 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
368 ft (112 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density
738/sq mi
Coordinates
30.5893°N, 95.1312°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
San Jacinto County County
Nearest Airport
Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 23 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)5.51"
Driest Month (Aug)3.19"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
80.9 / 100
Community Resilience
9.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
114 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
136 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
120 km
8 km
May 4, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M2.6
121 km
6 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
166 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
206 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
166 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
104 mph
214 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
297 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
33 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
133 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
99 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
257 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
280 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
131 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
155 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
111 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
242 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
250 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
542 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 449 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
97 km
30.0 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
52 km
10.3 mi
0
Apr 22, 2020
EF3
28 km
28.5 mi
3
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
94 km
41.1 mi
2
Dec 25, 2012
EF3
66 km
9.7 mi
0
Dec 23, 2009
EF3
89 km
4.1 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
66 km
49.0 mi
0
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
93 km
5.5 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
64 km
32.0 mi
0
Jan 19, 1990
EF3
72 km
13.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
74 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
91 km
25.1 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
100 km
3.3 mi
1
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
90 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
99 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
99 km
1.5 mi
3
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
41 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 22, 1965
EF3
71 km
0.8 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF3
62 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 11, 1961
EF3
91 km
1.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
EAST TEXAS COMPLEX
19,100
56 km
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
78 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
99 km
2021
UNNAMED
7,272
78 km
2011
PIPELINE
7,167
79 km
2010
C 32 WFHF
6,451
68 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
61 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
92 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87
5,501
14 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,187
77 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
82 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
44 km
2011
841 ARBOR
4,966
81 km
2019
UNNAMED
4,767
77 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
97 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
49 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,363
99 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,302
94 km
2018
UNNAMED
4,242
95 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
3.9 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
3.4 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.6 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
5.1 in
July
82°F (28°C)
3.4 in
August
82°F (28°C)
3.2 in
Warmest, Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
4.6 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.8 in
November
58°F (15°C)
4.3 in
December
51°F (11°C)
4.6 in
Coldspring has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").