Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marble Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°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 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 851 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
851 ft (259 m)
Area
16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density
440/sq mi
Coordinates
30.5602°N, 98.2773°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Burnet County County
Nearest Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 44 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.0"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (May)4.57"
Driest Month (Jan)1.54"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
76.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
82.7 / 100
Community Resilience
35.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
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: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
44 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
145 km
3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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
260 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
227 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
289 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
255 km
1983
Alicia
Category 2
92 mph
284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
379 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 240 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
69 km
5.1 mi
27
May 11, 1999
EF4
80 km
7.0 mi
1
May 27, 1997
EF4
33 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
59 km
16.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2001
EF3
51 km
2.5 mi
0
May 11, 1999
EF3
93 km
3.5 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
44 km
9.2 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
1 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
93 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
67 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
56 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
95 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
19 km
7.8 mi
0
May 6, 1969
EF3
59 km
38.9 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
62 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
93 km
14.7 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
81 km
139.9 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
84 km
12.0 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
58 km
34.6 mi
0
Jun 9, 2019
EF2
72 km
1.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
96 km
1993
SAN SABA FIRE
12,896
88 km
2015
EATON CEMETERY
10,441
78 km
1999
WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE
6,226
79 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
91 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
94 km
2003
UNNAMED
4,490
95 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
24 km
2011
JAMES RIVER ROAD
3,918
96 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
24 km
2015
LOG CABIN
3,391
85 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
94 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
91 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,928
93 km
2022
TRAINING AREA 23
2,696
99 km
2007
ART
2,623
82 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
98 km
2014
HAVELAH
2,320
83 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
90 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
1.5 in
Driest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.1 in
March
59°F (15°C)
1.9 in
April
66°F (19°C)
2.6 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.4 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.8 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.0 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.4 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.4 in
November
57°F (14°C)
2.2 in
December
49°F (10°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
Marble Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").