Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rose Hill Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 63.2 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 18 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average
51°F (10°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
313 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
803/sq mi
Coordinates
30.1917°N, 94.1921°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Hardin County County
Nearest Airport
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 18 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall63.2"
66% above US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (Jun)5.98"
Driest Month (Apr)3.70"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
69.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
44.6 / 100
Community Resilience
49.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
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: M3.3.
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
142 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
144 km
8 km
May 4, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M2.6
144 km
6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Francine
Category 2
104 mph
269 km
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
201 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
213 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
83 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
114 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
203 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
87 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
98 mph
221 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
37 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
127 mph
35 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
246 km
2002
Lili
Category 3
121 mph
183 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
240 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
135 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
69 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
34 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
152 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
145 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
603 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 439 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957
EF4
46 km
12.9 mi
1
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
78 km
67.9 mi
0
Mar 2, 1999
EF3
84 km
12.0 mi
1
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
33 km
5.5 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
88 km
32.0 mi
0
May 20, 1984
EF3
92 km
3.0 mi
0
May 20, 1983
EF3
75 km
5.0 mi
0
Jan 31, 1983
EF3
13 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 1982
EF3
37 km
8.5 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
97 km
3.3 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
65 km
9.6 mi
1
Apr 17, 1973
EF3
50 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 17, 1973
EF3
98 km
0.5 mi
0
Feb 12, 1971
EF3
95 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 11, 1970
EF3
43 km
4.3 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
67 km
1.5 mi
3
Mar 23, 1969
EF3
45 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF3
52 km
0.5 mi
0
Nov 7, 1957
EF3
37 km
3.6 mi
2
Nov 7, 1957
EF3
37 km
1.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2023
TIGER ISLAND
30,959
92 km
2023
LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE
18,392
77 km
2007
08 UNIT 1 RX
16,981
62 km
2002
BAYOU COMPLEX
15,744
76 km
1993
PF UNIT 5
15,059
56 km
2000
UNNAMED
15,017
90 km
2010
MCR UNIT 2 RX
14,471
59 km
2000
E WHITES 2
13,996
61 km
2007
UNIT 5
13,959
59 km
2012
WF HOLIDAY 1-2
13,251
61 km
1990
U 2 PF 90 1
12,490
71 km
2005
UNIT 4 05 01
11,749
70 km
2003
UNNAMED
11,431
61 km
2005
RX UNIT 12 1117 2005
10,728
62 km
2011
SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3)
10,195
66 km
1997
WILD COW BAY
10,069
53 km
2020
TXMCR-FY20-RX-W
10,033
57 km
2014
PINTAIL
9,498
74 km
2023
H AND H COMPLEX
9,476
42 km
1992
UNNAMED
9,344
61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (10°C)
4.7 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
3.8 in
March
60°F (16°C)
3.7 in
April
67°F (19°C)
3.7 in
Driest
May
74°F (23°C)
5.6 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.0 in
Wettest
July
83°F (28°C)
4.6 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
4.0 in
September
78°F (25°C)
5.4 in
October
68°F (20°C)
4.4 in
November
59°F (15°C)
4.8 in
December
52°F (11°C)
5.1 in
Rose Hill Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (3.7").