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Weather & Climate in Early, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Early enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°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 30.6 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7422°N, 98.9366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
407 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 69 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 13 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 92 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 64 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 63 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 26 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1979 | EF3 | 98 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1979 | EF3 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 77 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 74 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 37 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1958 | EF3 | 36 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF2 | 48 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 75 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 93 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | EF2 | 67 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KIDD (41,939 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 61 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 58 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 83 km |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 70 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 47 km |
| 2020 | MAYS | 9,736 | 66 km |
| 2006 | HUCKABAY | 9,100 | 86 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 74 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 49 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 61 km |
| 1999 | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE | 6,226 | 71 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 49 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 81 km |
| 2011 | CR 156 | 4,585 | 91 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 66 km |
| 2022 | OAK MOTT | 4,183 | 34 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 94 km |
| 2020 | BUFFALO CREEK | 3,630 | 28 km |
| 2022 | RAMSEY | 3,545 | 18 km |
| 2015 | LOG CABIN | 3,391 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in |
Early has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.3").