Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hull enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 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 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average
53°F (11°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density
155/sq mi
Coordinates
30.1472°N, 94.6426°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Liberty County County
Nearest Airport
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 40 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall62.8"
65% above US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (Jun)6.18"
Driest Month (Feb)3.54"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
79.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
67.1 / 100
Community Resilience
19.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
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: M3.0.
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
149 km
8 km
May 4, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M2.6
149 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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
161 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
181 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
126 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
153 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
243 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
56 km
2008
Gustav
Category 1
—
264 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
68 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
127 mph
65 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
222 km
2002
Lili
Category 2
92 mph
226 km
1992
Andrew
Category 1
92 mph
283 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
111 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
65 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
43 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
185 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
188 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
777 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 890 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
77 km
30.0 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF4
93 km
1.0 mi
8
Nov 7, 1957
EF4
88 km
12.9 mi
1
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
66 km
10.3 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
56 km
67.9 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
85 km
23.3 mi
0
Apr 22, 2020
EF3
93 km
28.5 mi
3
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
69 km
0.7 mi
0
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
25 km
5.5 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
44 km
32.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
88 km
5.0 mi
2
Jan 31, 1983
EF3
45 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 1982
EF3
69 km
8.5 mi
1
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
74 km
25.1 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
62 km
3.3 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
63 km
9.6 mi
1
Apr 17, 1973
EF3
94 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 11, 1970
EF3
78 km
4.3 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
75 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
41 km
1.5 mi
3
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: 08 UNIT 1 RX (16,981 acres, 2007).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2007
08 UNIT 1 RX
16,981
68 km
1993
PF UNIT 5
15,059
93 km
2010
MCR UNIT 2 RX
14,471
70 km
2000
E WHITES 2
13,996
70 km
2007
UNIT 5
13,959
96 km
2012
WF HOLIDAY 1-2
13,251
70 km
2003
UNNAMED
11,431
96 km
2005
RX UNIT 12 1117 2005
10,728
71 km
1997
WILD COW BAY
10,069
73 km
2020
TXMCR-FY20-RX-W
10,033
74 km
2023
H AND H COMPLEX
9,476
65 km
1992
UNNAMED
9,344
71 km
2003
UNIT 8 WILDFIRE
9,076
72 km
1986
STAR LAKE
8,876
68 km
2015
WF UNIT 1 1/2
8,840
70 km
1997
GRIT ROAD
8,599
74 km
1989
UNNAMED
8,539
69 km
1996
UNIT 7
8,298
94 km
1994
UNIT1ARSON
8,287
69 km
2011
SABINE WEST 2011 UNIT 5
8,184
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
53°F (11°C)
4.6 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
3.5 in
Driest
March
61°F (16°C)
3.6 in
April
67°F (20°C)
3.7 in
May
75°F (24°C)
5.5 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.2 in
Wettest
July
84°F (29°C)
4.5 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
4.1 in
September
78°F (26°C)
5.8 in
October
69°F (21°C)
4.7 in
November
60°F (15°C)
4.9 in
December
53°F (12°C)
4.8 in
Hull has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.5").