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Weather & Climate in Menard, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Menard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9184°N, 99.7837°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Menard County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| May 2, 2024 | 27 km E of Big Lake, Texas | M2.8 | 137 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
193 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 29 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1999 | EF4 | 71 km | 7.0 mi | 1 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 73 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1999 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1995 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 87 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1979 | EF3 | 42 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 48 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 41 km | 41.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1952 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF2 | 94 km | 17.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2016 | EF2 | 65 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF2 | 90 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | EF2 | 72 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF2 | 90 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: SAN SABA FIRE (12,896 acres, 1993).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 83 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 75 km |
| 1993 | MENARD FIRE | 10,463 | 20 km |
| 2015 | EATON CEMETERY | 10,441 | 73 km |
| 2020 | MAYS | 9,736 | 70 km |
| 2015 | FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX | 8,225 | 78 km |
| 2011 | OASIS | 7,919 | 60 km |
| 1999 | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE | 6,226 | 96 km |
| 2015 | HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH | 5,205 | 67 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 88 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 80 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 54 km |
| 2011 | JAMES RIVER ROAD | 3,918 | 62 km |
| 2019 | ROCKING CHAIR RANCH | 3,410 | 58 km |
| 2015 | LOG CABIN | 3,391 | 78 km |
| 2022 | NETHERY ROAD | 3,391 | 65 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,133 | 69 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,928 | 71 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,719 | 67 km |
| 2008 | BRIGGS | 2,698 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.0 in |
Menard has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").