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Weather & Climate in Madisonville, TX

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

Madisonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 46.8 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 267 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation267 ft (81 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density1,079/sq mi
Coordinates30.9540°N, 95.9093°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.5 / 100
Community Resilience8.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 122 km 7 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 129 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 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 184 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 240 km
2020 Laura Category 4 150 mph 245 km
2020 Delta Category 2 104 mph 299 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 75 mph 284 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 58 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 92 mph 216 km
2005 Rita Category 3 121 mph 180 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 279 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 81 mph 209 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 86 mph 214 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 86 mph 194 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 71 km 28.5 mi 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 76 km 32.5 mi 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 80 km 41.1 mi 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 61 km 9.7 mi 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 95 km 21.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 91 km 4.0 mi 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 96 km 13.0 mi 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 75 km 10.5 mi 1
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 80 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 84 km 6.2 mi 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 83 km 0.8 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 69 km 15.8 mi 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 93 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 54 km 5.2 mi 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 45 km 5.2 mi 1
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 98 km 23.9 mi 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 30 km 19.1 mi 1
Apr 24, 2019 EF2 48 km 1.7 mi 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF2 35 km 6.0 mi 0
May 26, 2016 EF2 73 km 1.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 92 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 73 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 51 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 73 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 56 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 65 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 72 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 59 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 96 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 55 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 83 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in

Madisonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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