Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 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 50.2 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 84 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average
53°F (12°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
84 ft (26 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density
14/sq mi
Coordinates
29.2712°N, 95.9618°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Fort Bend County County
Nearest Airport
Wharton Regional (WHT) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep)5.87"
Driest Month (Mar)2.32"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
17.0 / 100
Community Resilience
70.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.1.
May 12, 2019
18 km N of Yorktown, Texas
M3.1
147 km
5 km
Feb 19, 2015
3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas
M3.1
98 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2024
18 km S of Gonzales, Texas
M3.0
144 km
3 km
Mar 4, 2019
11 km SE of Cuero, Texas
M3.0
124 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
125 km
3 km
Jun 16, 2022
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.8
145 km
7 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
98 km
5 km
Jul 22, 2023
13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas
M2.6
149 km
7 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
98 km
5 km
May 5, 2019
14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
149 km
7 km
May 4, 2019
14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
149 km
4 km
Jul 6, 2022
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
145 km
7 km
Apr 29, 2021
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
145 km
8 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
110 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
5 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
58 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
264 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
238 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
242 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
145 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
113 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
132 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
220 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
109 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
138 mph
297 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
156 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
94 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
175 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
287 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
661 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 495 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
83 km
30.0 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
78 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
99 km
0.7 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
93 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
87 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
53 km
12.7 mi
0
Dec 24, 1975
EF3
59 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
40 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
86 km
0.8 mi
0
Apr 11, 1969
EF3
61 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
66 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
66 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
88 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
59 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
68 km
1.0 mi
4
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
55 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1966
EF3
41 km
9.3 mi
0
Feb 9, 1966
EF3
77 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 1965
EF3
20 km
0.2 mi
1
Nov 22, 1961
EF3
18 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON (5,175 acres, 2017).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON
5,175
76 km
2010
WHARTON
5,084
76 km
2008
COW TRAP 2008
4,335
62 km
2017
2018 NORTH SARGENT WF
3,959
61 km
2009
CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT
3,790
74 km
2020
CHOCOLATE BAYOU
3,623
74 km
1997
MOUND
3,402
74 km
2009
ROAD PASTURE 2009
3,197
57 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
73 km
1992
SMITH MARSH
3,057
63 km
2006
CATTAILS
3,046
60 km
2023
TXBRR-FY23-RX-W
2,511
71 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX BLUESTEM
2,462
69 km
2019
TXTMR-FY19-RX-ALLIGATOR MARSH
2,435
71 km
2020
BLUESTEM 1
2,417
69 km
2022
HOT BLUE STEM
2,398
69 km
2024
BLUE STEM 24
2,328
69 km
2001
WHARTON HO
2,263
75 km
2016
2016 CRAWFISH BURN
2,105
59 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,070
69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
53°F (12°C)
3.1 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
2.6 in
March
62°F (17°C)
2.3 in
Driest
April
68°F (20°C)
2.7 in
May
75°F (24°C)
4.8 in
June
81°F (27°C)
4.7 in
July
83°F (28°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
3.8 in
September
79°F (26°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
October
71°F (22°C)
4.1 in
November
62°F (17°C)
3.6 in
December
56°F (13°C)
3.1 in
Iago has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (2.3").