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Weather & Climate in Hilltop Lakes, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hilltop Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°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 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0636°N, 96.1905°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Robertson County County |
| Nearest Airport | H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Mar 29, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas | M3.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas | M2.5 | 126 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 197 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 274 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 2 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 85 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 115 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 166 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
323 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 361 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 10, 1973 | EF4 | 80 km | 23.3 mi | 6 |
| Apr 22, 2020 | EF3 | 99 km | 28.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | EF3 | 53 km | 32.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | EF3 | 96 km | 41.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 84 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | EF3 | 86 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1990 | EF3 | 67 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1987 | EF3 | 76 km | 10.5 mi | 1 |
| Oct 13, 1981 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 1974 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 51 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1956 | EF3 | 46 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1953 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1953 | EF3 | 62 km | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF2 | 50 km | 19.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2019 | EF2 | 43 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | EF2 | 58 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2016 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2015 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2015 | EF2 | 93 km | 8.9 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | RILEY ROAD | 18,999 | 98 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 7,272 | 93 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 6,349 | 74 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,187 | 94 km |
| 2011 | DYER MILL | 5,170 | 89 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,033 | 82 km |
| 2011 | 841 ARBOR | 4,966 | 83 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 92 km |
| 2020 | C-38/39/40 | 4,708 | 84 km |
| 2011 | S839 CONCORD ROBBINS | 4,388 | 19 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,218 | 72 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,195 | 82 km |
| 2010 | COMPARTMENT 6 RX | 4,123 | 98 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 4,014 | 85 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,972 | 85 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN C 36 39 | 3,832 | 85 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,796 | 88 km |
| 2011 | C#491 | 3,616 | 80 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,503 | 99 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,489 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in |
Hilltop Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").