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Weather & Climate in New Braunfels, TX

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

New Braunfels has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 300 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 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²)
Population Density2,192/sq mi
Coordinates29.6993°N, 98.1151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComal County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

226 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 93 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 76 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 84 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 84 km 8 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 76 km 8 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 99 km 5 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 84 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 81 km 8 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 87 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 84 km 8 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 83 km 9 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 84 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 83 km 8 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 95 km 5 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 88 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 85 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 76 km 7 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 81 km 7 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 81 km 8 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 84 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 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 210 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 255 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 136 km
2008 Ike Category 2 98 mph 289 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 170 km
1999 Bret Category 1 92 mph 289 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 253 km
1980 Allen Category 1 81 mph 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 75 km 5.6 mi 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 58 km 1.0 mi 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 81 km 2.5 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 99 km 9.2 mi 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 98 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 100 km 31.7 mi 1
May 6, 1969 EF3 63 km 38.9 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 6 km 5.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 54 km 1.0 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 75 km 11.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 96 km 14.7 mi 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 29 km 5.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 43 km 4.9 mi 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 97 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 33 km 7.9 mi 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 87 km 12.0 mi 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 95 km 34.6 mi 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 44 km 4.6 mi 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 15 km 8.3 mi 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 64 km 5.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

14 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 97 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 67 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 79 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 99 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 80 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 42 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 83 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 82 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 97 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 97 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 55 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 83 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 81 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 88°F (31°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Coldest

New Braunfels has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 52°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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