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Weather & Climate in East Bernard, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Bernard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5244°N, 96.0630°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wharton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Feb 7, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.2 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas | M3.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas | M3.0 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 11 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 144 km | 7 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas | M2.9 | 108 km | 3 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 16 km NNW of Yorktown, Texas | M2.8 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 17 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 1995 | 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas | M2.7 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas | M2.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas | M2.6 | 142 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas | M2.5 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 17 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.5 | 138 km | 7 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2019 | 14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.5 | 143 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 26 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 88 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 269 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 151 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 114 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 218 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 58 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
712 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 530 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 79 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF3 | 79 km | 23.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 1986 | EF3 | 75 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | EF3 | 81 km | 25.1 mi | 1 |
| Mar 8, 1976 | EF3 | 64 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 31 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1969 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1969 | EF3 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 37 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 37 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1966 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 27 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1965 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | RILEY ROAD | 18,999 | 82 km |
| 2017 | TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON | 5,175 | 94 km |
| 2011 | DYER MILL | 5,170 | 87 km |
| 2010 | WHARTON | 5,084 | 94 km |
| 2008 | COW TRAP 2008 | 4,335 | 91 km |
| 2017 | 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF | 3,959 | 90 km |
| 2009 | CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT | 3,790 | 91 km |
| 2020 | CHOCOLATE BAYOU | 3,623 | 91 km |
| 1997 | MOUND | 3,402 | 93 km |
| 2009 | ROAD PASTURE 2009 | 3,197 | 85 km |
| 2011 | BAILEY | 3,136 | 47 km |
| 1992 | SMITH MARSH | 3,057 | 92 km |
| 2006 | CATTAILS | 3,046 | 89 km |
| 2023 | TXBRR-FY23-RX-W | 2,511 | 91 km |
| 2017 | TXTMR FY17 RX BLUESTEM | 2,462 | 89 km |
| 2019 | TXTMR-FY19-RX-ALLIGATOR MARSH | 2,435 | 91 km |
| 2020 | BLUESTEM 1 | 2,417 | 89 km |
| 2022 | HOT BLUE STEM | 2,398 | 89 km |
| 2024 | BLUE STEM 24 | 2,328 | 89 km |
| 2001 | WHARTON HO | 2,263 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
East Bernard has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.3").