Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Geography
Elevation
807 ft (246 m)
Area
50.1 sq mi (129.8 km²)
Population Density
1,355/sq mi
Coordinates
30.6681°N, 97.6987°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Williamson County County
Nearest Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 33 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.25"
Driest Month (Jul)2.19"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
87.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
13 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
121 km
3 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
119 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
223 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
284 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
222 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
232 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
243 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 314 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
19 km
5.1 mi
27
May 27, 1997
EF4
45 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
96 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
26 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
98 km
32.5 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
81 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
18 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
60 km
1.4 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
56 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
49 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
14 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
17 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
54 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
51 km
7.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
43 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
54 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
84 km
16.9 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
94 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
37 km
139.9 mi
0
Dec 2, 1953
EF3
72 km
3.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX
31,838
75 km
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
67 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
63 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
63 km
2011
DELHI
4,735
99 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
49 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
82 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
75 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
78 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
70 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
59 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
59 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
69 km
2000
CHEROKEE FIRE
1,597
89 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
59 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
93 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
30 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
15 km
2022
BUDDY
1,521
89 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.2 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.1 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.0 in
May
74°F (24°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
4.0 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.2 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.6 in
Warmest
September
78°F (26°C)
4.0 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.9 in
November
58°F (15°C)
2.7 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.6 in
Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").