Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rogers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°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 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 537 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average
49°F (9°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
537 ft (164 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density
1,408/sq mi
Coordinates
30.9292°N, 97.2297°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Williamson County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.61"
Driest Month (Jul)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
87.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.9.
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
65 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
139 km
3 km
Jun 12, 2011
4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas
M2.7
147 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
113 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
216 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
279 km
2017
Harvey
Category 2
75 mph
248 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
184 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
261 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
288 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
486 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 159 fatalities, 1,012 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
39 km
5.1 mi
27
May 6, 1973
EF5
82 km
10.6 mi
0
May 11, 1953
EF5
69 km
20.9 mi
114
May 27, 1997
EF4
98 km
5.6 mi
1
Mar 10, 1973
EF4
77 km
23.3 mi
6
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
67 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
54 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
51 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
77 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
45 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
35 km
1.4 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
70 km
9.2 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
30 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
41 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
64 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
36 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
98 km
7.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
86 km
11.0 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
63 km
15.8 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
75 km
14.7 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 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
89 km
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
59 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
59 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
55 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
94 km
2011
C#491
3,616
92 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
84 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
62 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
53 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
61 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
60 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
100 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
73 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
51 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
81 km
2009
UNNAMED
1,445
52 km
2009
WILDERNESS RIDGE
1,278
95 km
2005
UNNAMED
1,140
58 km
2011
CEDAR RIDGE
1,051
99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
49°F (9°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.6 in
March
60°F (15°C)
2.4 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.0 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
3.4 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.8 in
Warmest, Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
1.9 in
September
78°F (26°C)
4.0 in
October
69°F (21°C)
3.5 in
November
58°F (15°C)
2.8 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.4 in
Rogers has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.8").