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Weather & Climate in Richland Springs, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richland Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2715°N, 98.9486°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | San Saba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Sep 3, 2015 | 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
274 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 3 fatalities, 93 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 51 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1999 | EF4 | 67 km | 7.0 mi | 1 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 67 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 90 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1979 | EF3 | 69 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 46 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 89 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 10, 1973 | EF3 | 91 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 90 km | 41.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1958 | EF3 | 77 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 72 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2019 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | EF2 | 33 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2014 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | EF2 | 24 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 1993 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SAN SABA FIRE (12,896 acres, 1993).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 18 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 30 km |
| 2015 | EATON CEMETERY | 10,441 | 48 km |
| 2020 | MAYS | 9,736 | 19 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 98 km |
| 1999 | WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE | 6,226 | 23 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 98 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 94 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 14 km |
| 2022 | OAK MOTT | 4,183 | 86 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 86 km |
| 2011 | JAMES RIVER ROAD | 3,918 | 85 km |
| 2020 | BUFFALO CREEK | 3,630 | 26 km |
| 2022 | RAMSEY | 3,545 | 68 km |
| 2015 | LOG CABIN | 3,391 | 26 km |
| 2022 | 3 OAKS | 3,294 | 61 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,133 | 20 km |
| 2018 | HARMAN ROAD | 3,094 | 93 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,928 | 25 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,917 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in |
Richland Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.2").