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Weather & Climate in Ellinger, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ellinger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 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 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 286 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 286 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8375°N, 96.7050°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.2 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.2 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas | M3.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas | M3.0 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2019 | 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 13 km NE of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 11 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 91 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 151 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 139 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 115 mph | 261 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 139 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 117 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
482 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 191 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 10, 2000 | EF3 | 65 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 45 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 46 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 46 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 65 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 56 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1961 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1957 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1957 | EF3 | 80 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 58 km | 16.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1956 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1954 | EF3 | 97 km | 139.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1953 | EF3 | 78 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1953 | EF3 | 48 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: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX | 31,838 | 61 km |
| 2011 | RILEY ROAD | 18,999 | 95 km |
| 2011 | DYER MILL | 5,170 | 92 km |
| 2011 | DELHI | 4,735 | 70 km |
| 2015 | HIDDEN PINES | 3,807 | 53 km |
| 2011 | BAILEY | 3,136 | 24 km |
| 2011 | LUTHERHILL | 2,215 | 20 km |
| 2009 | REESE LANE | 1,888 | 23 km |
| 2009 | WILDERNESS RIDGE | 1,278 | 55 km |
| 1998 | PRAUSE PRAIRIE | 1,027 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in |
Ellinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.2").