Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Highland Haven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 847 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average
49°F (10°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Geography
Elevation
847 ft (258 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density
1,027/sq mi
Coordinates
30.6071°N, 98.3952°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Burnet County County
Nearest Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 52 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun)5.45"
Driest Month (Jan)1.57"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
76.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
82.7 / 100
Community Resilience
35.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
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
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
54 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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
273 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
237 km
2008
Ike
Category 1
-
299 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
266 km
1983
Alicia
Category 2
92 mph
296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
352 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 249 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
78 km
5.1 mi
27
May 11, 1999
EF4
68 km
7.0 mi
1
May 27, 1997
EF4
45 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
66 km
16.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2001
EF3
48 km
2.5 mi
0
May 11, 1999
EF3
84 km
3.5 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
55 km
9.2 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
13 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
100 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
76 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
67 km
31.7 mi
1
Mar 2, 1979
EF3
96 km
7.1 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
21 km
7.8 mi
0
May 6, 1969
EF3
59 km
38.9 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
74 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
93 km
139.9 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
70 km
34.6 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
97 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 9, 2019
EF2
73 km
1.6 mi
0
Feb 20, 2017
EF2
99 km
9.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
99 km
1993
SAN SABA FIRE
12,896
77 km
2015
EATON CEMETERY
10,441
65 km
2020
MAYS
9,736
92 km
1999
WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE
6,226
68 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
94 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
97 km
2003
UNNAMED
4,490
84 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
35 km
2011
JAMES RIVER ROAD
3,918
85 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
26 km
2015
LOG CABIN
3,391
73 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
89 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,133
94 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
90 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,928
81 km
2007
ART
2,623
70 km
2014
HAVELAH
2,320
71 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
94 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
49°F (10°C)
1.6 in
Coldest, Driest
February
53°F (12°C)
1.9 in
March
60°F (16°C)
2.6 in
April
67°F (20°C)
2.4 in
May
75°F (24°C)
3.9 in
June
81°F (27°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
July
84°F (29°C)
1.7 in
August
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
September
78°F (26°C)
3.1 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.4 in
November
58°F (15°C)
2.4 in
December
51°F (10°C)
1.7 in
Highland Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").