Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oglesby 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 854 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
854 ft (260 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
808/sq mi
Coordinates
31.4186°N, 97.5113°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Coryell County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (May)4.37"
Driest Month (Jan)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
38.6 / 100
Community Resilience
14.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
31 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
124 km
3 km
Jun 24, 2012
3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.5
119 km
5 km
May 19, 2018
8 km NW of Venus, Texas
M3.4
123 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
106 km
5 km
Jun 15, 2012
5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas
M3.3
118 km
5 km
May 1, 2024
7 km S of Mansfield, Texas
M3.2
125 km
6 km
May 1, 2024
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M3.1
125 km
4 km
Jul 17, 2011
2 km ESE of Venus, Texas
M3.0
119 km
5 km
Dec 5, 2009
7 km S of Midlothian, Texas
M2.9
120 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
91 km
5 km
Jul 10, 2012
6 km NNE of Keene, Texas
M2.8
116 km
5 km
Jun 2, 2009
1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas
M2.8
104 km
5 km
Jul 6, 2012
5 km NE of Keene, Texas
M2.7
115 km
5 km
Oct 17, 2012
6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas
M2.7
135 km
6 km
Jul 13, 2012
1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas
M2.7
121 km
5 km
Feb 4, 2016
7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas
M2.7
125 km
9 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
103 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2013
6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas
M2.7
131 km
5 km
Mar 10, 2013
6 km NNE of Godley, Texas
M2.7
121 km
4 km
Mar 17, 2013
3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas
M2.6
135 km
2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
81 mph
277 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
215 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 961 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
67 km
5.1 mi
27
May 6, 1973
EF5
24 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
37 km
20.9 mi
114
May 26, 1976
EF4
97 km
18.8 mi
0
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
66 km
23.3 mi
6
Mar 31, 1959
EF4
55 km
10.4 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
11 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
65 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
98 km
32.5 mi
0
May 15, 2013
EF3
93 km
7.8 mi
0
May 12, 2000
EF3
55 km
7.0 mi
2
May 27, 1997
EF3
28 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
20 km
3.7 mi
0
Apr 27, 1990
EF3
98 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
39 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
73 km
3.0 mi
1
May 9, 1981
EF3
77 km
5.2 mi
0
May 11, 1978
EF3
74 km
7.2 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
32 km
2.0 mi
2
May 25, 1976
EF3
74 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
25 km
2022
CHALK MOUNTAIN
6,461
96 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
30 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
26 km
2011
BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE
3,623
82 km
2011
C#491
3,616
79 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
78 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
45 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
24 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
30 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
24 km
2008
LAMKIN
1,847
87 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
36 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
56 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
84 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
73 km
2006
MONAHAM FIRE
1,484
94 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
76 km
2011
CENTER CITY
1,476
84 km
2018
FM 2005
1,465
84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
1.8 in
Coldest, Driest
February
50°F (10°C)
2.4 in
March
58°F (14°C)
2.4 in
April
65°F (19°C)
3.1 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
June
80°F (26°C)
3.6 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.9 in
Warmest
August
83°F (29°C)
2.1 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.4 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.2 in
November
56°F (14°C)
2.4 in
December
49°F (9°C)
2.0 in
Oglesby has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.8").