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Weather & Climate in George West, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
George West has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°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 26.5 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 160 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3300°N, 98.1183°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Live Oak County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
224 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 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 58 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 73 km | 8 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 | 209 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 192 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 90 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 137 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 297 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 127 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
362 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 110 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 44 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 44 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 10 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1966 | EF3 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 70 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 89 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 89 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 89 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 67 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1968 | EF2 | 36 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1968 | EF2 | 87 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,175 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 67 km |
| 2022 | LOS ANGELES | 6,287 | 79 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 86 km |
| 2022 | CHRISTINE | 2,946 | 59 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,570 | 95 km |
| 2011 | FM2508 FIRE | 2,540 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,171 | 74 km |
| 2006 | ENCINAL | 1,900 | 96 km |
| 2022 | LUCCAH | 1,522 | 92 km |
| 2019 | GRETA | 1,439 | 90 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,411 | 81 km |
| 2009 | SANDIA COMPLEX FIRE | 1,288 | 46 km |
| 2019 | O'CONNOR OIL FIELD | 1,228 | 99 km |
| 2008 | GRIFFEN-SORENSON | 1,224 | 73 km |
| 2008 | TOWER ROAD FIRE | 1,164 | 100 km |
| 2019 | ZACATE | 1,002 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in |
George West has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (1.3").