Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morgan's Point Resort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°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 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 644 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average
46°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
644 ft (196 m)
Area
2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density
1,544/sq mi
Coordinates
31.1546°N, 97.4592°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Bell County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 3 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)4.49"
Driest Month (Jul)1.69"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
29.9 / 100
Community Resilience
60.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
148 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
135 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
146 km
5 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
146 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
67 km
5 km
Dec 5, 2009
7 km S of Midlothian, Texas
M2.9
146 km
5 km
Jun 2, 2009
1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas
M2.8
133 km
5 km
Jul 10, 2012
6 km NNE of Keene, Texas
M2.8
144 km
5 km
Mar 10, 2013
6 km NNE of Godley, Texas
M2.7
150 km
4 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
128 km
5 km
Jul 6, 2012
5 km NE of Keene, Texas
M2.7
143 km
5 km
Jul 13, 2012
1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas
M2.7
150 km
5 km
Mar 25, 2015
5 km NW of Venus, Texas
M2.6
149 km
8 km
Jun 7, 2009
6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas
M2.6
126 km
5 km
Jun 26, 2012
Northern Texas
M2.5
135 km
5 km
Jun 25, 2011
7 km NNW of Maypearl, Texas
M2.5
141 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
145 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
249 km
2017
Harvey
Category 2
75 mph
273 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
206 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
81 mph
289 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
464 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 167 fatalities, 1,060 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
40 km
5.1 mi
27
May 6, 1973
EF5
53 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
53 km
20.9 mi
114
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
73 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
81 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
38 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
43 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
78 km
32.5 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
83 km
7.0 mi
2
May 27, 1997
EF3
76 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
2 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
22 km
3.7 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
10 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
45 km
3.0 mi
1
May 9, 1981
EF3
100 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
74 km
31.7 mi
1
May 11, 1978
EF3
99 km
7.2 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
7 km
2.0 mi
2
May 25, 1976
EF3
99 km
0.1 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
87 km
7.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
27 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
28 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
23 km
2011
C#491
3,616
88 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
87 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
53 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
29 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
23 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
28 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
31 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
68 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
65 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
48 km
2006
MONAHAM FIRE
1,484
99 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
64 km
2011
CENTER CITY
1,476
96 km
2018
FM 2005
1,465
98 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
20 km
2022
DRY BRANCH
1,424
91 km
1993
UNNAMED
1,317
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
46°F (8°C)
1.9 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.6 in
March
59°F (15°C)
2.4 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.0 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.5 in
July
83°F (29°C)
1.7 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
September
78°F (26°C)
3.7 in
October
69°F (20°C)
3.5 in
November
58°F (14°C)
2.6 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.3 in
Morgan's Point Resort has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").