Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 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 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 537 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
537 ft (164 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
614/sq mi
Coordinates
31.2063°N, 97.0336°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
McLennan County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.76"
Driest Month (Jul)1.93"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
65.4 / 100
Community Resilience
78.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
142 km
3 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
143 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
142 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
137 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
142 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
144 km
6 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
145 km
4 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
136 km
5 km
Dec 5, 2009
7 km S of Midlothian, Texas
M2.9
134 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
98 km
5 km
Jul 10, 2012
6 km NNE of Keene, Texas
M2.8
140 km
5 km
Jun 2, 2009
1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas
M2.8
132 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
115 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2013
6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas
M2.7
141 km
5 km
Jul 6, 2012
5 km NE of Keene, Texas
M2.7
138 km
5 km
Feb 4, 2016
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M2.7
144 km
9 km
Jul 13, 2012
1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas
M2.7
146 km
5 km
Mar 25, 2015
5 km NW of Venus, Texas
M2.6
140 km
8 km
Sep 12, 2016
5 km NNW of Venus, Texas
M2.6
142 km
5 km
Jun 7, 2009
6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas
M2.6
124 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
234 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
297 km
2017
Harvey
Category 1
75 mph
280 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
167 km
2005
Rita
Category 1
75 mph
291 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
81 mph
290 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
297 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
299 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 170 fatalities, 1,000 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
71 km
5.1 mi
27
May 6, 1973
EF5
63 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
40 km
20.9 mi
114
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
41 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
74 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
51 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
80 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
48 km
32.5 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
84 km
7.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
94 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
31 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
42 km
1.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
67 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
47 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
74 km
3.0 mi
1
May 9, 1981
EF3
85 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
99 km
31.7 mi
1
May 11, 1978
EF3
89 km
7.2 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
48 km
2.0 mi
2
May 25, 1976
EF3
89 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
64 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
67 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
62 km
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
84 km
2011
C#491
3,616
56 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
90 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
66 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
63 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
65 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
71 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
81 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
58 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,140
65 km
2011
CEDAR RIDGE
1,051
74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.5 in
March
59°F (15°C)
2.7 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.2 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
3.4 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Warmest
September
78°F (26°C)
3.7 in
October
69°F (20°C)
3.7 in
November
58°F (14°C)
2.9 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.4 in
Lott has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").