Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Four Corners has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average
55°F (13°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
92 ft (28 m)
Area
2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density
4,768/sq mi
Coordinates
29.6703°N, 95.6600°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Fort Bend County County
Nearest Airport
Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 3 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.7"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)5.12"
Driest Month (Mar)2.56"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
17.0 / 100
Community Resilience
70.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.1.
Feb 19, 2015
3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas
M3.1
126 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
145 km
3 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
127 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
127 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
108 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
53 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
97 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
228 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
223 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
81 mph
286 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
192 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
74 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
115 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
176 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
153 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
122 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
83 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
134 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
286 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
261 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
16 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
839 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 818 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
37 km
30.0 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF4
94 km
1.0 mi
8
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
62 km
10.3 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
93 km
67.9 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
41 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
62 km
0.7 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
68 km
32.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
41 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
39 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
40 km
12.7 mi
0
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
62 km
3.3 mi
1
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
13 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
43 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
94 km
1.5 mi
3
Apr 11, 1969
EF3
97 km
2.0 mi
0
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
76 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
58 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
58 km
19.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 1967
EF3
77 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
70 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: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
65 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
94 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON
5,175
73 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
74 km
2010
WHARTON
5,084
73 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
97 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
90 km
2008
COW TRAP 2008
4,335
94 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
99 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,195
98 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,014
90 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,972
91 km
2017
2018 NORTH SARGENT WF
3,959
95 km
2010
RX BURN C 36 39
3,832
91 km
2009
CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT
3,790
70 km
2020
CHOCOLATE BAYOU
3,623
70 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
94 km
1997
MOUND
3,402
75 km
2009
ROAD PASTURE 2009
3,197
86 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
3.0 in
March
62°F (17°C)
2.6 in
Driest
April
69°F (20°C)
3.0 in
May
76°F (24°C)
4.8 in
June
81°F (27°C)
4.8 in
July
85°F (30°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
3.8 in
September
80°F (27°C)
5.1 in
Wettest
October
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
November
62°F (17°C)
3.9 in
December
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Four Corners has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (2.6").