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Weather & Climate in Indian Springs, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Indian Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 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 51.0 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 361 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6876°N, 94.7462°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2012 | 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas | M4.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas | M3.9 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas | M3.5 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas | M3.2 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M3.0 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8 km W of Huxley, Texas | M3.0 | 140 km | 7 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 3 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 4 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 5 km W of Timpson, Texas | M2.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 1 km W of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M2.6 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 2012 | 2 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas | M2.5 | 142 km | 5 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 | 196 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 131 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 61 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 65 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 125 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 98 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
492 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 18 fatalities, 331 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 82 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2020 | EF3 | 45 km | 28.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | EF3 | 96 km | 41.1 mi | 2 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2009 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2002 | EF3 | 46 km | 49.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1999 | EF3 | 84 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 1, 1999 | EF3 | 82 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 81 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1990 | EF3 | 62 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1982 | EF3 | 70 km | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 1974 | EF3 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1974 | EF3 | 82 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1968 | EF3 | 77 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1961 | EF3 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1957 | EF3 | 53 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1953 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | EF2 | 73 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF2 | 81 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | EAST TEXAS COMPLEX | 19,100 | 47 km |
| 2010 | RX10COMP 63-64-65 | 7,353 | 65 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 7,272 | 82 km |
| 2011 | PIPELINE | 7,167 | 46 km |
| 2010 | C 32 WFHF | 6,451 | 55 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 6,349 | 99 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,146 | 99 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,827 | 57 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 | 5,501 | 51 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 5,187 | 80 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,033 | 82 km |
| 2011 | 841 ARBOR | 4,966 | 89 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 81 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 69 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,754 | 99 km |
| 2022 | ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C | 4,753 | 95 km |
| 1989 | BIG CREEK | 4,723 | 64 km |
| 2020 | C-38/39/40 | 4,708 | 87 km |
| 2024 | ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX | 4,508 | 79 km |
| 2011 | POWERLINE FIRE | 4,490 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Indian Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").