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Weather & Climate in Lake Brownwood, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Brownwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8169°N, 99.1059°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coleman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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
447 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 94 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 11 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 77 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 46 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 64 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 99 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 55 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 89 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 40 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1979 | EF3 | 90 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1979 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 62 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1976 | EF3 | 100 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 35 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1976 | EF3 | 97 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 92 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 68 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: KIDD (41,939 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 59 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 56 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 77 km |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 80 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 48 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 94 km |
| 2020 | MAYS | 9,736 | 72 km |
| 2006 | HUCKABAY | 9,100 | 91 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 57 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 39 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 44 km |
| 1999 | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE | 6,226 | 84 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 36 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 5,382 | 99 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 66 km |
| 2011 | CR 156 | 4,585 | 85 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 74 km |
| 2022 | OAK MOTT | 4,183 | 31 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 84 km |
| 2020 | DEEP CREEK | 3,940 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Lake Brownwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.3").