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Weather & Climate in Montgomery, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montgomery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 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 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55. 31% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 301 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 301 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3931°N, 95.6942°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 30.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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: M2.5.
| Apr 2, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas | M2.5 | 106 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 125 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 220 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 244 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 49 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 159 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 153 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 79 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
614 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 533 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 84 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 44 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF3 | 99 km | 23.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2020 | EF3 | 70 km | 28.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 93 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2000 | EF3 | 95 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 72 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 1986 | EF3 | 43 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | EF3 | 79 km | 25.1 mi | 1 |
| Sep 13, 1974 | EF3 | 91 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1969 | EF3 | 90 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1968 | EF3 | 27 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 82 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 82 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1965 | EF3 | 20 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1961 | EF3 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1961 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1959 | EF3 | 96 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1957 | EF3 | 71 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1957 | EF3 | 42 km | 1.0 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 | 22 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 6,349 | 15 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 | 5,501 | 47 km |
| 2011 | DYER MILL | 5,170 | 23 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,033 | 19 km |
| 2020 | C-38/39/40 | 4,708 | 12 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,218 | 19 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,195 | 20 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 4,072 | 47 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 4,014 | 12 km |
| 2020 | BIGWOODS C81/86 | 3,979 | 47 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,972 | 12 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN C 36 39 | 3,832 | 13 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,796 | 42 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,503 | 94 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 3,489 | 15 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 | 3,238 | 57 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,208 | 96 km |
| 2021 | BIGWOODS C-80/85 | 3,135 | 44 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN C-61 WMA | 3,103 | 19 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.8").