Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meadows Place has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°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 49.7 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
55°F Jan (13°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average
55°F (13°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
82 ft (25 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density
5,042/sq mi
Coordinates
29.6509°N, 95.5869°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Fort Bend County County
Nearest Airport
Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.7"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)5.35"
Driest Month (Mar)2.52"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
17.0 / 100
Community Resilience
70.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
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
133 km
5 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
134 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
133 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
116 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
56 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
95 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
221 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
215 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
81 mph
284 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
197 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
67 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
108 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
171 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
151 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
115 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
76 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
127 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
279 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
253 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
10 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
840 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 818 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
31 km
30.0 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF4
86 km
1.0 mi
8
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
61 km
10.3 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
86 km
67.9 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
33 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
55 km
0.7 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
64 km
32.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
42 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
33 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
35 km
12.7 mi
0
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
55 km
3.3 mi
1
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
18 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
36 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
87 km
1.5 mi
3
Apr 11, 1969
EF3
95 km
2.0 mi
0
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
76 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
65 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
65 km
19.9 mi
0
Aug 18, 1967
EF3
69 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
66 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
69 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
97 km
2017
TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON
5,175
67 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
79 km
2010
WHARTON
5,084
67 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
99 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
93 km
2008
COW TRAP 2008
4,335
91 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,195
100 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,014
92 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,972
93 km
2017
2018 NORTH SARGENT WF
3,959
93 km
2010
RX BURN C 36 39
3,832
93 km
2009
CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT
3,790
64 km
2020
CHOCOLATE BAYOU
3,623
64 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
98 km
1997
MOUND
3,402
69 km
2009
ROAD PASTURE 2009
3,197
83 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
86 km
2010
RX BURN C-61 WMA
3,103
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
2.9 in
March
62°F (17°C)
2.5 in
Driest
April
68°F (20°C)
2.9 in
May
75°F (24°C)
4.7 in
June
81°F (27°C)
5.1 in
July
85°F (30°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
83°F (29°C)
4.1 in
September
80°F (27°C)
5.4 in
Wettest
October
71°F (22°C)
3.7 in
November
62°F (17°C)
4.0 in
December
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
Meadows Place has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (2.5").