Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Milano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°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 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 454 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
454 ft (138 m)
Area
1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density
303/sq mi
Coordinates
30.7053°N, 96.8527°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Milam County County
Nearest Airport
H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.72"
Driest Month (Jul)1.85"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
93.8 / 100
Community Resilience
34.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
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
6 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
137 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
94 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
118 km
3 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
140 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
137 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
77 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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
177 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
239 km
2017
Harvey
Category 3
121 mph
227 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
152 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
271 km
2005
Rita
Category 2
75 mph
264 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
234 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
266 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
245 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
261 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 966 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
74 km
5.1 mi
27
May 11, 1953
EF5
98 km
20.9 mi
114
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
92 km
23.3 mi
6
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
92 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
25 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
36 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
78 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
94 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
82 km
3.7 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
74 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
74 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
84 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
80 km
2.0 mi
2
May 10, 1959
EF3
96 km
11.0 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
25 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
69 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
49 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
43 km
16.9 mi
0
Apr 5, 1956
EF3
46 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
65 km
139.9 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX
31,838
74 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
98 km
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
88 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
76 km
2011
CRAB PRAIRIE
2,933
98 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
97 km
2011
LUTHERHILL
2,215
81 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
85 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
96 km
2009
WILDERNESS RIDGE
1,278
78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
2.6 in
March
61°F (16°C)
2.4 in
April
67°F (20°C)
3.2 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.4 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Warmest
September
78°F (26°C)
4.2 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.6 in
November
59°F (15°C)
3.0 in
December
51°F (11°C)
2.6 in
Milano has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").