Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mosheim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°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 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 930 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
930 ft (283 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density
151/sq mi
Coordinates
31.6326°N, 97.5997°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Bosque County County
Nearest Airport
Waco Regional (ACT) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.41"
Driest Month (Jan)1.89"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
69.8 / 100
Community Resilience
33.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
May 7, 2015
5 km N of Venus, Texas
M4.0
106 km
3 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
142 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
143 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2015
4 km ENE of Irving, Texas
M3.5
149 km
6 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
98 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
4 km NW of Irving, Texas
M3.4
147 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
143 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
103 km
5 km
May 16, 2009
5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas
M3.3
140 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
83 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
97 km
5 km
May 18, 2015
5 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.3
150 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2015
5 km NNE of Irving, Texas
M3.3
150 km
8 km
May 3, 2015
4 km N of Irving, Texas
M3.2
149 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
105 km
6 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
105 km
4 km
Jan 13, 2014
2 km ESE of Reno, Texas
M3.1
145 km
5 km
Sep 30, 2012
1 km W of Irving, Texas
M3.1
145 km
5 km
Jan 7, 2015
4 km NE of Irving, Texas
M3.1
149 km
5 km
Nov 29, 2013
1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas
M3.1
142 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
230 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
563 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,057 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
90 km
5.1 mi
27
May 6, 1973
EF5
11 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
44 km
20.9 mi
114
May 15, 2013
EF4
88 km
2.5 mi
6
May 26, 1976
EF4
77 km
18.8 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
74 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
43 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
21 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
85 km
16.6 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
70 km
7.8 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
37 km
7.0 mi
2
May 27, 1997
EF3
53 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
43 km
3.7 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
63 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
96 km
3.0 mi
1
May 9, 1981
EF3
66 km
5.2 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
60 km
7.2 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
56 km
2.0 mi
2
May 26, 1976
EF3
87 km
3.8 mi
0
May 25, 1976
EF3
60 km
0.1 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
41 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
97 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
71 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
46 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
45 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
57 km
2011
C#491
3,616
84 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
74 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
49 km
1993
UNNAMED
2,431
97 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
39 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
50 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,067
93 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
40 km
2008
LAMKIN
1,847
70 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
52 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
53 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
94 km
2006
MONAHAM FIRE
1,484
93 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
1.9 in
Coldest, Driest
February
50°F (10°C)
2.2 in
March
57°F (14°C)
2.5 in
April
65°F (18°C)
3.0 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
3.8 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.4 in
October
67°F (20°C)
3.2 in
November
56°F (13°C)
2.4 in
December
48°F (9°C)
1.9 in
Mosheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.9").