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Weather & Climate in Eagle Lake, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 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 46.9 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 173 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5873°N, 96.3286°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colorado County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Apr 10, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.2 | 125 km | 6 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas | M3.0 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas | M3.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 1 km NNW of Nordheim, Texas | M2.9 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 11 km S of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 16 km S of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 3 km NNW of Nordheim, Texas | M2.9 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas | M2.9 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 11 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Yorktown, Texas | M2.8 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 17 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 115 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 16 km NNW of Yorktown, Texas | M2.8 | 128 km | 2 km |
| May 4, 2023 | 17 km S of Nixon, Texas | M2.7 | 146 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 45 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 107 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 294 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 283 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 137 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 135 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 115 mph | 237 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 81 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
602 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 19 fatalities, 322 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 10, 2000 | EF3 | 99 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 1986 | EF3 | 90 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 8, 1976 | EF3 | 90 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 28 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 28 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 77 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 53 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 15 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1965 | EF3 | 91 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 35 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1961 | EF3 | 32 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1957 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 99 km | 16.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1953 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | RILEY ROAD | 18,999 | 87 km |
| 2011 | DYER MILL | 5,170 | 89 km |
| 2015 | HIDDEN PINES | 3,807 | 99 km |
| 2011 | BAILEY | 3,136 | 24 km |
| 2011 | LUTHERHILL | 2,215 | 66 km |
| 2009 | REESE LANE | 1,888 | 25 km |
| 2017 | SALEM RD | 1,672 | 97 km |
| 2011 | GEORGE BUSH PARK | 1,557 | 67 km |
| 2009 | EL TORRO | 1,108 | 85 km |
| 1998 | PRAUSE PRAIRIE | 1,027 | 16 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
Eagle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (2.4").