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Weather & Climate in Junction, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Junction enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,710 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,710 ft (521 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,060/sq mi
Coordinates30.4908°N, 99.7732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKimble County County
Nearest AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.4 / 100
Community Resilience22.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

100 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 31 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 11, 1999 EF4 68 km 7.0 mi 1
May 11, 1999 EF3 59 km 3.5 mi 0
Mar 2, 1979 EF3 49 km 7.1 mi 0
May 30, 1976 EF3 89 km 3.6 mi 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 29 km 41.6 mi 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 99 km 2.1 mi 0
Jan 15, 2017 EF2 85 km 2.0 mi 0
May 28, 2016 EF2 31 km 4.8 mi 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF2 95 km 8.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF2 80 km 2.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 53 km 2.0 mi 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 55 km 2.0 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF2 88 km 2.0 mi 0
May 14, 1989 EF2 83 km 1.0 mi 0
May 30, 1971 EF2 74 km 3.3 mi 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 56 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 1965 EF2 46 km 1.0 mi 0
May 16, 1965 EF2 74 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1962 EF2 92 km 5.1 mi 0
Nov 3, 1959 EF2 93 km 9.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BROWN RANCH (17,881 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 BROWN RANCH 17,881 84 km
1993 MENARD FIRE 10,463 57 km
2015 EATON CEMETERY 10,441 82 km
2020 MAYS 9,736 99 km
2015 FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX 8,225 63 km
2011 OASIS 7,919 17 km
2000 NUECES RIVER FIRE 5,576 83 km
2015 HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH 5,205 95 km
2011 JAMES RIVER ROAD 3,918 48 km
2019 ROCKING CHAIR RANCH 3,410 94 km
2015 LOG CABIN 3,391 97 km
2022 NETHERY ROAD 3,391 29 km
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,133 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,928 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,719 27 km
2008 BRIGGS 2,698 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 56 km
2007 ART 2,623 72 km
2011 HARKEY ROAD FIRE 2,609 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in Driest

Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (1.0").

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