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Weather & Climate in Fort Hood, TX

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

Fort Hood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°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 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 934 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²)
Population Density1,332/sq mi
Coordinates31.1369°N, 97.7849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoryell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 140 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 55 km 5 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 140 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 143 km 5 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 134 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2012 Northern Texas M2.5 145 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 267 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 75 mph 275 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 237 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 81 mph 295 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 159 fatalities, 937 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 39 km 5.1 mi 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 62 km 10.6 mi 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 76 km 20.9 mi 114
May 27, 1997 EF4 88 km 5.6 mi 1
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 96 km 10.4 mi 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 28 km 16.6 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 94 km 7.0 mi 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 30 km 1.4 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 65 km 9.2 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 48 km 3.7 mi 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 78 km 3.5 mi 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 28 km 9.0 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 44 km 3.0 mi 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 69 km 31.7 mi 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 24 km 2.0 mi 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 62 km 7.8 mi 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 99 km 7.1 mi 1
May 10, 1959 EF3 96 km 11.0 mi 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 86 km 139.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 17 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 97 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 12 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 15 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 87 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 60 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 28 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 19 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 11 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 90 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 18 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 90 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 7 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 44 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 44 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 38 km
2006 KIRK RANCH 1,504 98 km
2006 MONAHAM FIRE 1,484 68 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in

Fort Hood has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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