Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Cleveland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°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 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density
114/sq mi
Coordinates
30.3625°N, 95.1011°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
San Jacinto County County
Nearest Airport
Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (May)5.67"
Driest Month (Aug)3.31"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
80.9 / 100
Community Resilience
9.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
138 km
7 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
140 km
8 km
May 4, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M2.6
141 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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
147 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
183 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
164 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
104 mph
202 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
292 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
282 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
12 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
115 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
127 mph
97 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
233 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
272 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
130 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
108 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
93 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
235 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
234 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
657 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 583 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
72 km
30.0 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
88 km
67.9 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
32 km
10.3 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
86 km
23.3 mi
0
Apr 22, 2020
EF3
54 km
28.5 mi
3
Dec 25, 2012
EF3
91 km
9.7 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
88 km
49.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
83 km
0.7 mi
0
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
74 km
5.5 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
38 km
32.0 mi
0
Jan 19, 1990
EF3
96 km
13.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
57 km
5.0 mi
2
Jan 31, 1983
EF3
94 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
67 km
25.1 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
74 km
3.3 mi
1
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
75 km
0.8 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
75 km
1.5 mi
3
Mar 23, 1969
EF3
99 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
32 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 22, 1965
EF3
62 km
0.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
EAST TEXAS COMPLEX
19,100
80 km
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
71 km
2011
PIPELINE
7,167
78 km
2010
C 32 WFHF
6,451
92 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
65 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87
5,501
32 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
78 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
50 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
52 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
63 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,215
98 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,195
51 km
2022
UNNAMED
4,072
33 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,014
52 km
2020
BIGWOODS C81/86
3,979
33 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,972
51 km
2010
RX BURN C 36 39
3,832
51 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,796
44 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 43 RX
3,719
98 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,651
91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
4.0 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
3.6 in
March
60°F (15°C)
3.6 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.5 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.7 in
Wettest
June
79°F (26°C)
5.4 in
July
82°F (28°C)
3.7 in
August
82°F (28°C)
3.3 in
Warmest, Driest
September
77°F (25°C)
4.7 in
October
68°F (20°C)
4.1 in
November
58°F (15°C)
4.3 in
December
51°F (11°C)
4.5 in
North Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.3").