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Weather & Climate in Matagorda, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matagorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°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 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 8 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6965°N, 95.9666°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Matagorda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bay City Regional (BBC) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Feb 19, 2015 | 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas | M3.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 1995 | 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas | M2.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 3 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 26 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 273 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 121 mph | 222 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 120 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 140 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 243 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 46 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 239 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 96 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
311 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 102 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 8, 1976 | EF3 | 91 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1969 | EF3 | 33 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 25 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 18, 1966 | EF3 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1961 | EF3 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1993 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1981 | EF2 | 91 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1972 | EF2 | 79 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1972 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1972 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 1970 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 1970 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.1 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 | 69 km |
| 2017 | TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON | 5,175 | 91 km |
| 2010 | WHARTON | 5,084 | 92 km |
| 2008 | COW TRAP 2008 | 4,335 | 42 km |
| 2017 | 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF | 3,959 | 36 km |
| 2001 | SAVANNAH S | 3,866 | 100 km |
| 2009 | CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT | 3,790 | 91 km |
| 2020 | CHOCOLATE BAYOU | 3,623 | 91 km |
| 1997 | MOUND | 3,402 | 87 km |
| 2009 | ROAD PASTURE 2009 | 3,197 | 46 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 69 km |
| 1992 | SMITH MARSH | 3,057 | 40 km |
| 2006 | CATTAILS | 3,046 | 43 km |
| 2018 | TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI | 3,024 | 97 km |
| 2009 | 2009 MI A 5 | 2,844 | 99 km |
| 2008 | 2009 MI B 7 | 2,608 | 84 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,537 | 61 km |
| 2023 | TXBRR-FY23-RX-W | 2,511 | 83 km |
| 2017 | TXTMR FY17 RX BLUESTEM | 2,462 | 82 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,462 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in |
Matagorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (2.2").