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Weather & Climate in D'Hanis, TX

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

D'Hanis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 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 24.9 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 882 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation882 ft (269 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates29.3290°N, 99.2687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMedina County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 127 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 141 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 128 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 128 km 8 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 140 km 8 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 125 km 5 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 130 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 131 km 8 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 128 km 8 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 128 km 5 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 104 km 9 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 128 km 8 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 128 km 7 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 128 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 122 km 1 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 132 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 124 km 5 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 145 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 130 km 8 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 130 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 204 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 244 km
1999 Bret Category 3 115 mph 273 km
1980 Allen Category 2 98 mph 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

197 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 56 km 23.3 mi 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 61 km 1.0 mi 2
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 30 km 8.3 mi 3
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 76 km 4.9 mi 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 77 km 4.6 mi 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 50 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 38 km 3.5 mi 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 45 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 25 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 58 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 11 km 1.2 mi 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 34 km 4.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 88 km 2.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 99 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 62 km 5.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1983 EF2 76 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 83 km 12.2 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 75 km 15.2 mi 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTULLA (8,419 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 COTULLA 8,419 99 km
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 86 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 99 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 82 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 94 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 32 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 1.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in

D'Hanis has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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