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Weather & Climate in Copperas Cove, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copperas Cove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°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 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1196°N, 97.9144°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coryell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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.
| Jan 18, 2012 | 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas | M2.9 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas | M2.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 2 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
425 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 149 fatalities, 856 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 27, 1997 | EF5 | 44 km | 5.1 mi | 27 |
| May 6, 1973 | EF5 | 70 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1953 | EF5 | 87 km | 20.9 mi | 114 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF4 | 84 km | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1952 | EF4 | 61 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF3 | 29 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 60 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 64 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 43 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1994 | EF3 | 70 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1990 | EF3 | 40 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1989 | EF3 | 48 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 70 km | 31.7 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 10, 1973 | EF3 | 53 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 95 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1954 | EF3 | 90 km | 139.9 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2024 | EF2 | 45 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF2 | 76 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2019 | EF2 | 4 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | CRITTENBERG COMPLEX | 21,391 | 26 km |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 98 km |
| 1999 | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE | 6,226 | 84 km |
| 2011 | ROBINETTE | 6,039 | 21 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 5,706 | 26 km |
| 2011 | SPICEWOOD | 4,239 | 81 km |
| 1984 | STEWAIT | 3,696 | 95 km |
| 2022 | 3 OAKS | 3,294 | 51 km |
| 2018 | HARMAN ROAD | 3,094 | 24 km |
| 2009 | OWL CREEK | 2,376 | 27 km |
| 2014 | HAVELAH | 2,320 | 98 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,236 | 23 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,234 | 82 km |
| 2006 | BROWNS CREEK RANGE | 1,889 | 27 km |
| 2008 | LAMKIN | 1,847 | 86 km |
| 2008 | HAVERLAH FIRE | 1,812 | 94 km |
| 2000 | CHEROKEE FIRE | 1,597 | 67 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 1,581 | 15 km |
| 2011 | CORYELL COMPLEX | 1,572 | 39 km |
| 2008 | BERTRAM | 1,567 | 38 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in |
Copperas Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.3").