Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coleman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
328 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,699 ft (518 m)
Area
6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density
642/sq mi
Coordinates
31.8314°N, 99.4222°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Coleman County County
Nearest Airport
Brownwood Regional (BWD) 27 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall1.5"
Wettest Month (May)3.82"
Driest Month (Dec)1.22"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
20.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
88.4 / 100
Community Resilience
43.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very 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: M3.3.
Jun 23, 2024
26 km WNW of Robert Lee, Texas
M3.3
125 km
9 km
Jul 17, 2022
15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas
M3.0
147 km
7 km
Jan 18, 2024
15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas
M2.7
147 km
8 km
Jan 18, 2024
15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas
M2.6
147 km
7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
487 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 109 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976
EF5
36 km
10.5 mi
0
Apr 28, 1950
EF4
66 km
1.3 mi
5
May 2, 2024
EF3
97 km
3.3 mi
0
May 18, 2019
EF3
34 km
5.8 mi
0
May 18, 2019
EF3
17 km
7.8 mi
0
May 18, 2019
EF3
73 km
18.0 mi
0
May 9, 2015
EF3
65 km
3.8 mi
1
May 14, 1995
EF3
80 km
5.0 mi
0
May 29, 1994
EF3
93 km
2.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
70 km
13.0 mi
0
Mar 14, 1982
EF3
69 km
40.5 mi
0
Oct 30, 1979
EF3
97 km
18.6 mi
0
May 21, 1979
EF3
100 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 10, 1979
EF3
34 km
25.0 mi
0
May 30, 1976
EF3
67 km
3.6 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
80 km
1.0 mi
0
May 25, 1976
EF3
86 km
20.3 mi
0
Apr 19, 1976
EF3
58 km
2.2 mi
0
Apr 15, 1976
EF3
68 km
9.9 mi
0
May 13, 1975
EF3
1 km
0.1 mi
2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
BIG COUNTRY FIRE
209,352
97 km
2011
WILDCAT
150,157
100 km
2022
KIDD
41,939
78 km
2006
CARBON
33,013
75 km
2009
CEDAR MOUNTAIN
16,589
88 km
1993
SAN SABA FIRE
12,896
92 km
2020
GATE 5
11,457
52 km
2022
MESQUITE HEAT
10,807
70 km
2020
MAYS
9,736
80 km
2022
CREWS GAP
8,134
27 km
2022
WHEAT FIELD
7,333
51 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,936
35 km
1999
WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE
6,226
99 km
2005
CROSSROADS
5,976
41 km
2005
TALPA
5,117
38 km
2011
CR 156
4,585
94 km
2003
UNNAMED
4,490
85 km
2022
OAK MOTT
4,183
54 km
1996
UNNAMED
3,951
62 km
1996
UNNAMED
3,863
96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
1.3 in
February
49°F (10°C)
1.5 in
March
57°F (14°C)
1.6 in
April
65°F (18°C)
2.1 in
May
72°F (22°C)
3.8 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.4 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.8 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.5 in
September
76°F (24°C)
3.6 in
October
66°F (19°C)
2.7 in
November
55°F (13°C)
1.5 in
December
47°F (8°C)
1.2 in
Coldest, Driest
Coleman has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (1.2").