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Weather & Climate in Mountain City, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mountain City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°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 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 847 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation847 ft (258 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,613/sq mi
Coordinates30.0392°N, 97.8915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 132 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 109 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 122 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 122 km 8 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 110 km 8 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 138 km 5 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 122 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 118 km 8 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 122 km 8 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 125 km 5 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 125 km 9 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 122 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 121 km 8 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 122 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 134 km 5 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 127 km 10 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 118 km 7 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 119 km 8 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 109 km 7 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 122 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 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 200 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 253 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 160 km
2008 Ike Category 2 98 mph 260 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 187 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 86 mph 295 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 91 km 5.1 mi 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 39 km 5.6 mi 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 94 km 1.0 mi 2
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 95 km 16.6 mi 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 78 km 2.5 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 57 km 9.2 mi 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 69 km 3.5 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 85 km 3.0 mi 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 57 km 31.7 mi 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 83 km 7.8 mi 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 67 km 38.9 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 49 km 5.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 96 km 1.0 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 31 km 11.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 56 km 14.7 mi 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 99 km 16.9 mi 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 60 km 139.9 mi 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 60 km 5.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 82 km 4.9 mi 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

17 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 64 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 52 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 46 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 68 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 62 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 74 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 56 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 83 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 85 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 70 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 96 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 66 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 89 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 38 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 67 km
2018 308 1,102 95 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Mountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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