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Weather & Climate in Galveston, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galveston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 68% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 41.0 sq mi (106.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1863°N, 94.9658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Galveston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Scholes International At Galveston (GLS) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 83 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 172 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 144 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 230 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 29 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 36 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 127 mph | 135 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 112 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 4 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 72 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 191 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 16 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
571 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 718 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 68 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1961 | EF4 | 23 km | 1.0 mi | 8 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 58 km | 67.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF3 | 53 km | 23.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2002 | EF3 | 49 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 93 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | EF3 | 73 km | 25.1 mi | 1 |
| Mar 8, 1976 | EF3 | 49 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 28, 1974 | EF3 | 57 km | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| Oct 28, 1974 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 88 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1969 | EF3 | 62 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1969 | EF3 | 71 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 11, 1969 | EF3 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1969 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1967 | EF3 | 26 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1966 | EF3 | 49 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1961 | EF3 | 13 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1961 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1961 | EF3 | 23 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 08 UNIT 1 RX (16,981 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | 08 UNIT 1 RX | 16,981 | 85 km |
| 2010 | MCR UNIT 2 RX | 14,471 | 93 km |
| 2000 | E WHITES 2 | 13,996 | 89 km |
| 2012 | WF HOLIDAY 1-2 | 13,251 | 90 km |
| 2005 | RX UNIT 12 1117 2005 | 10,728 | 90 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 9,344 | 91 km |
| 1986 | STAR LAKE | 8,876 | 93 km |
| 2015 | WF UNIT 1 1/2 | 8,840 | 89 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 8,539 | 80 km |
| 1994 | UNIT1ARSON | 8,287 | 86 km |
| 1997 | MCF WEST | 7,786 | 92 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 7,714 | 80 km |
| 2017 | WF PERKINS BLOWOUT | 7,646 | 90 km |
| 1990 | PERKINS | 6,969 | 98 km |
| 2015 | WF WEST END 2015 | 6,590 | 75 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 6,469 | 78 km |
| 2004 | UNIT 1 WF | 6,421 | 86 km |
| 1994 | UNIT3ARSON | 5,771 | 96 km |
| 2012 | WF FROZEN POINT | 5,738 | 62 km |
| 1993 | WESTEND | 5,700 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
Galveston has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.6").