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Weather & Climate in Freer, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Freer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8822°N, 98.6174°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Duval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 20, 2011 | 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 65 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 269 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 153 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 101 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 75 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
215 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 52 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 89 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 100 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 87 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1971 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 78 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1968 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | EF2 | 53 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1965 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1965 | EF2 | 37 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1964 | EF2 | 71 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1962 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BORREGA | 54,575 | 84 km |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 322 | 44,652 | 92 km |
| 2011 | SMAC | 19,449 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 15 km |
| 2008 | COTULLA | 8,419 | 87 km |
| 2017 | HOPPER | 7,150 | 95 km |
| 2022 | LOS ANGELES | 6,287 | 72 km |
| 2022 | BLANKET | 5,823 | 96 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 82 km |
| 2023 | LAGUNA LARGA | 3,850 | 88 km |
| 2021 | NORTH JONES | 3,541 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 38 km |
| 2008 | DANA | 3,127 | 62 km |
| 2022 | CHRISTINE | 2,946 | 94 km |
| 2009 | HOPPER | 2,929 | 97 km |
| 2008 | 285 FIRE | 2,820 | 68 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,570 | 27 km |
| 2011 | FM2508 FIRE | 2,540 | 66 km |
| 2022 | GROOVE | 2,299 | 35 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,171 | 32 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in |
Freer has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (1.0").