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Weather & Climate in Cottonwood Shores, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cottonwood Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5550°N, 98.3276°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burnet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
2 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 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas | M2.9 | 148 km | 3 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 2 | 92 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
377 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 248 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 27, 1997 | EF5 | 74 km | 5.1 mi | 27 |
| May 11, 1999 | EF4 | 75 km | 7.0 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF4 | 36 km | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF3 | 63 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | EF3 | 47 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1999 | EF3 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 49 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1994 | EF3 | 6 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1990 | EF3 | 98 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1989 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 60 km | 31.7 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 10, 1973 | EF3 | 22 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 56 km | 38.9 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 66 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1957 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1954 | EF3 | 85 km | 139.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF2 | 88 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF2 | 62 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2019 | EF2 | 74 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 | 99 km |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 85 km |
| 2015 | EATON CEMETERY | 10,441 | 74 km |
| 1999 | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE | 6,226 | 77 km |
| 2011 | ROBINETTE | 6,039 | 94 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 5,706 | 97 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 92 km |
| 2011 | SPICEWOOD | 4,239 | 27 km |
| 2011 | JAMES RIVER ROAD | 3,918 | 92 km |
| 1984 | STEWAIT | 3,696 | 22 km |
| 2015 | LOG CABIN | 3,391 | 82 km |
| 2022 | 3 OAKS | 3,294 | 95 km |
| 2018 | HARMAN ROAD | 3,094 | 93 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,928 | 90 km |
| 2022 | TRAINING AREA 23 | 2,696 | 97 km |
| 2007 | ART | 2,623 | 78 km |
| 2014 | HAVELAH | 2,320 | 79 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,236 | 93 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,234 | 15 km |
| 2011 | DOSS | 1,860 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Cottonwood Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").