Weather & Climate in Ganado, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ganado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0417°N, 96.5110°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wharton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
137 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 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 132 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.4 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.2 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 4 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.2 | 142 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 57 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 83 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 285 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 86 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 172 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 115 mph | 279 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 62 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 254 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 147 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 122 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
422 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 135 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 3 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 95 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1969 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 1968 | EF3 | 55 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 91 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 64 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 3 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 47 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 91 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 49 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 17 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1961 | EF3 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2012 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2007 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1994 | EF2 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1993 | EF2 | 48 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF2 | 99 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATAGORDA B5 (7,817 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | MATAGORDA B5 | 7,817 | 82 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 96 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,966 | 97 km |
| 2008 | COW TRAP 2008 | 4,335 | 95 km |
| 2017 | 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF | 3,959 | 90 km |
| 2001 | SAVANNAH S | 3,866 | 93 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,320 | 99 km |
| 2009 | ROAD PASTURE 2009 | 3,197 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 83 km |
| 2011 | BAILEY | 3,136 | 80 km |
| 1992 | SMITH MARSH | 3,057 | 94 km |
| 2006 | CATTAILS | 3,046 | 94 km |
| 2020 | T-10 UNIT | 2,821 | 99 km |
| 2019 | TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH | 2,641 | 95 km |
| 2008 | 2009 MI B 7 | 2,608 | 91 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,537 | 79 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 2,483 | 97 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,468 | 98 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,462 | 97 km |
| 2009 | DOLPHIN | 2,457 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in |
Ganado has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.9").