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Weather & Climate in Pettus, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pettus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6156°N, 97.8121°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Victoria Regional (VCT) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
228 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 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 43 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 43 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 37 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 42 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 43 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 44 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 177 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 172 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 51 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 171 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 255 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 115 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
390 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 83 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 43 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 65 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 43 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1966 | EF3 | 23 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 64 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 1, 1953 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 66 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2010 | EF2 | 92 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2007 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1991 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1970 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 93 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,236 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,966 | 98 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,589 | 89 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,320 | 91 km |
| 2022 | CHRISTINE | 2,946 | 70 km |
| 2020 | T-10 UNIT | 2,821 | 92 km |
| 2019 | TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH | 2,641 | 93 km |
| 2009 | 2009 C 10 | 2,504 | 100 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,468 | 90 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,280 | 92 km |
| 2019 | CAVASSO CREEK | 2,047 | 91 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,869 | 90 km |
| 2017 | SALEM RD | 1,672 | 89 km |
| 2020 | C-10 UNIT | 1,670 | 100 km |
| 2006 | C-10 | 1,524 | 100 km |
| 2022 | LUCCAH | 1,522 | 54 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,499 | 91 km |
| 2019 | GRETA | 1,439 | 63 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 1,388 | 92 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,373 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in |
Pettus has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (1.5").