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Weather & Climate in Louise, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Louise has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 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 49.6 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 82 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1131°N, 96.4124°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wharton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.2 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.2 | 137 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2019 | 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas | M3.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas | M3.0 | 103 km | 3 km |
| May 10, 2019 | 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 13 km NE of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas | M3.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 7 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 141 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 45 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 78 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 98 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 160 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 115 mph | 268 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 74 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 110 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
461 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 232 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 8, 1976 | EF3 | 100 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 13 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 83 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1969 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 1968 | EF3 | 67 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 81 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 57 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 81 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 12 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 1966 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 38 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 30 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 55 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1961 | EF3 | 45 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2012 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2007 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2003 | EF2 | 95 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATAGORDA B5 (7,817 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | MATAGORDA B5 | 7,817 | 91 km |
| 2008 | COW TRAP 2008 | 4,335 | 88 km |
| 2017 | 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF | 3,959 | 84 km |
| 2009 | ROAD PASTURE 2009 | 3,197 | 86 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 91 km |
| 2011 | BAILEY | 3,136 | 72 km |
| 1992 | SMITH MARSH | 3,057 | 88 km |
| 2006 | CATTAILS | 3,046 | 87 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,537 | 86 km |
| 2009 | DOLPHIN | 2,457 | 96 km |
| 2010 | 2010 G 6 | 2,423 | 90 km |
| 2016 | 2016 CRAWFISH BURN | 2,105 | 86 km |
| 2020 | SMITH MARSH | 1,992 | 89 km |
| 2001 | ST.PATTY | 1,964 | 90 km |
| 2009 | REESE LANE | 1,888 | 73 km |
| 2010 | ROAD PASTURE | 1,814 | 87 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,800 | 85 km |
| 2017 | TX TMR FY18 RX RAIL POND | 1,786 | 87 km |
| 2017 | SALEM RD | 1,672 | 58 km |
| 1999 | CACTUS | 1,570 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in |
Louise has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.4").