Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hutto 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. The area gets 303 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 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 659 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)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Area
7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Population Density
2,176/sq mi
Coordinates
30.5416°N, 97.5442°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Williamson County County
Nearest Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.53"
Driest Month (Jul)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
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
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.2.
Feb 7, 2021
8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M3.2
145 km
6 km
May 14, 2019
1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas
M3.1
143 km
5 km
Feb 19, 2015
3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas
M3.1
132 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2019
13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M3.0
147 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2024
18 km S of Gonzales, Texas
M3.0
135 km
3 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
30 km
5 km
Aug 19, 2022
11 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.9
141 km
7 km
May 17, 2019
12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.9
146 km
7 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
103 km
3 km
Jun 16, 2022
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.8
141 km
7 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
134 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
132 km
5 km
Jul 22, 2023
13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas
M2.6
139 km
7 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
99 km
17 km
Apr 29, 2021
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
143 km
8 km
Jul 6, 2022
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
140 km
7 km
May 4, 2019
14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
147 km
4 km
May 5, 2019
14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
146 km
7 km
May 15, 2019
12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
146 km
7 km
May 15, 2019
10 km SE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
150 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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
203 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
263 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
206 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
220 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
225 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
287 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 327 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
32 km
5.1 mi
27
May 27, 1997
EF4
49 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
45 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
89 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
84 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
70 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
26 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
89 km
3.7 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
70 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
59 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
26 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
15 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
65 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
69 km
7.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
94 km
15.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
34 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
35 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
75 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
65 km
16.9 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
16 km
139.9 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
55 km
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
83 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
79 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
78 km
2011
DELHI
4,735
83 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
56 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
62 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
85 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
97 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
85 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
74 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
69 km
2011
LUTHERHILL
2,215
92 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
84 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
76 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
49 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
34 km
2022
BUDDY
1,521
98 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
67 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
53°F (11°C)
2.4 in
March
60°F (15°C)
2.1 in
April
67°F (19°C)
2.9 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.6 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.8 in
Warmest, Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
September
78°F (26°C)
3.9 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.5 in
November
58°F (15°C)
2.7 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.1 in
Hutto has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.8").