Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Llano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°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 27.6 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 1,022 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
328 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,022 ft (312 m)
Area
4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density
644/sq mi
Coordinates
30.7510°N, 98.6765°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Llano County County
Nearest Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 71 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.06"
Driest Month (Jan)1.14"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
70.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
91.0 / 100
Community Resilience
22.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
82 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2017
Harvey
Category 3
121 mph
264 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
263 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 144 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 11, 1999
EF4
41 km
7.0 mi
1
May 27, 1997
EF4
76 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
86 km
16.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2001
EF3
56 km
2.5 mi
0
May 11, 1999
EF3
71 km
3.5 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
85 km
9.2 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
44 km
3.5 mi
0
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
97 km
31.7 mi
1
Mar 2, 1979
EF3
67 km
7.1 mi
0
May 30, 1976
EF3
89 km
3.6 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
43 km
7.8 mi
0
May 6, 1969
EF3
82 km
41.6 mi
0
May 6, 1969
EF3
73 km
38.9 mi
0
Jun 9, 2019
EF2
82 km
1.6 mi
0
Jan 15, 2017
EF2
63 km
2.0 mi
0
May 28, 2016
EF2
85 km
4.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 2014
EF2
58 km
1.7 mi
0
Mar 16, 2000
EF2
81 km
1.5 mi
0
Mar 12, 1999
EF2
50 km
8.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1999
EF2
56 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: SAN SABA FIRE (12,896 acres, 1993).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1993
SAN SABA FIRE
12,896
47 km
2020
GATE 5
11,457
89 km
2015
EATON CEMETERY
10,441
35 km
2020
MAYS
9,736
62 km
1999
WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE
6,226
42 km
2003
UNNAMED
4,490
54 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
66 km
2011
JAMES RIVER ROAD
3,918
62 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
49 km
2020
BUFFALO CREEK
3,630
85 km
2015
LOG CABIN
3,391
43 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
80 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,133
63 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
93 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,928
50 km
2007
ART
2,623
40 km
2014
HAVELAH
2,320
41 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
53 km
2005
UNNAMED
2,183
61 km
2011
DOSS
1,860
65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
1.1 in
Coldest, Driest
February
51°F (11°C)
1.8 in
March
59°F (15°C)
1.8 in
April
66°F (19°C)
2.2 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.2 in
July
85°F (29°C)
1.8 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
78°F (25°C)
2.8 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.0 in
November
57°F (14°C)
2.0 in
December
49°F (10°C)
1.5 in
Llano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.1").