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Weather & Climate in Giddings, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Giddings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 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 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1837°N, 96.9280°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Apr 10, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.2 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas | M3.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas | M3.0 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 11 km S of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas | M2.9 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 11 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 116 km | 7 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 120 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 16 km S of Smiley, Texas | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas | M2.9 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2015 | 14 km SSW of Nixon, Texas | M2.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 129 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2017 | 16 km NNW of Yorktown, Texas | M2.8 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Yorktown, Texas | M2.8 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 17 km E of Smiley, Texas | M2.8 | 113 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 2023 | 17 km S of Nixon, Texas | M2.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 133 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 169 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 167 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 148 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
460 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 260 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 27, 1997 | EF5 | 97 km | 5.1 mi | 27 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | EF3 | 81 km | 32.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | EF3 | 36 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1997 | EF3 | 95 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1989 | EF3 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 83 km | 31.7 mi | 1 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 78 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 78 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 94 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 77 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 72 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1957 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1957 | EF3 | 44 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 13 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1957 | EF3 | 15 km | 16.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1956 | EF3 | 77 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1954 | EF3 | 57 km | 139.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1953 | EF3 | 35 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
9 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 | 30 km |
| 2011 | DYER MILL | 5,170 | 98 km |
| 2011 | DELHI | 4,735 | 64 km |
| 2015 | HIDDEN PINES | 3,807 | 27 km |
| 2011 | BAILEY | 3,136 | 65 km |
| 2011 | LUTHERHILL | 2,215 | 24 km |
| 2009 | REESE LANE | 1,888 | 64 km |
| 2009 | WILDERNESS RIDGE | 1,278 | 30 km |
| 1998 | PRAUSE PRAIRIE | 1,027 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
Giddings has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.8").