Weather & Climate in Eldorado, TX

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

Eldorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,437 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,437 ft (743 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	1,290/sq mi
Coordinates	30.8617°N, 100.5979°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Schleicher County County
Nearest Airport	San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	4.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	140 km	8 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	140 km	6 km
Apr 3, 2025	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.4	143 km	10 km
Jun 26, 2024	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.3	149 km	8 km
Jun 23, 2024	26 km WNW of Robert Lee, Texas	M3.3	128 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.3	141 km	9 km
May 8, 2025	27 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M3.2	146 km	7 km
Sep 20, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.1	142 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2024	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.1	149 km	8 km
Jul 30, 2024	25 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M3.0	147 km	2 km
Jun 13, 2024	26 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M2.9	140 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2006	11 km NNE of Garden City, Texas	M2.9	144 km	5 km
Feb 9, 2024	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M2.9	150 km	9 km
Aug 31, 2023	28 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M2.8	145 km	9 km
Feb 28, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M2.8	141 km	9 km
May 2, 2024	27 km E of Big Lake, Texas	M2.8	68 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2024	25 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M2.8	149 km	5 km
May 28, 2025	23 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M2.8	149 km	8 km
Aug 5, 2025	22 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M2.8	150 km	6 km
Aug 1, 2024	11 km S of Forsan, Texas	M2.7	148 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

142 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1953	EF4	74 km	9.9 mi	13
May 22, 2024	EF3	94 km	4.8 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	87 km	18.0 mi	0
May 14, 1995	EF3	80 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1952	EF3	67 km	0.5 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	99 km	20.1 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	52 km	17.6 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	20 km	2.1 mi	0
Oct 13, 2018	EF2	35 km	3.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF2	16 km	23.0 mi	0
May 14, 1989	EF2	94 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 10, 1973	EF2	86 km	0.3 mi	1
Jun 21, 1971	EF2	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF2	35 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 27, 1964	EF2	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1955	EF2	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF1	79 km	5.6 mi	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF1	54 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF1	65 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 2007	EF1	69 km	3.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	GLASS	196,945	96 km
2011	DEATON COLE	167,598	94 km
2011	WILDCAT	150,157	97 km
2006	COLE	39,436	95 km
2006	ROCKER B	37,361	91 km
2011	SUTTON	26,751	92 km
2011	WILLIAMS	23,912	58 km
2015	BROWN RANCH	17,881	98 km
2011	ENCINO	12,156	71 km
2011	SCOTT RANCH	10,755	67 km
1993	MENARD FIRE	10,463	60 km
2015	FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX	8,225	44 km
2011	OASIS	7,919	85 km
2019	190 EAST	7,091	52 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,810	66 km
2022	CHICO LANE	6,617	76 km
2019	7D	5,402	89 km
2015	HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH	5,205	31 km
2019	OGLESBY	5,098	27 km
2008	MACY	4,922	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
May	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
June	78°F (26°C)	2.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in

Eldorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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