Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 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 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 158 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average
60°F (15°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
314 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
158 ft (48 m)
Area
1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density
973/sq mi
Coordinates
28.3399°N, 82.2786°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Pasco County County
Nearest Airport
Lakeland Linder International (LAL) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)7.83"
Driest Month (Apr)2.13"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
39.7 / 100
Community Resilience
10.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
No Rating
Lightning
Very High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Milton
Category 4
132 mph
63 km
2024
Helene
Category 4
138 mph
202 km
2024
Debby
Category 1
81 mph
173 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
197 km
2022
Ian
Category 5
161 mph
127 km
2022
Nicole
Category 1
75 mph
211 km
2021
Elsa
Category 1
75 mph
214 km
2019
Dorian
Category 3
115 mph
291 km
2017
Irma
Category 3
115 mph
17 km
2016
Matthew
Category 4
127 mph
195 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
246 km
2005
Wilma
Category 3
121 mph
269 km
2005
Ophelia
Category 1
75 mph
293 km
2004
Charley
Category 4
150 mph
72 km
2004
Jeanne
Category 3
121 mph
47 km
2004
Frances
Category 2
109 mph
134 km
2000
Gordon
Category 1
81 mph
154 km
1999
Irene
Category 1
75 mph
222 km
1995
Erin
Category 1
86 mph
198 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
132 mph
294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
879 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,632 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966
EF4
69 km
135.8 mi
11
Apr 15, 1958
EF4
82 km
0.1 mi
0
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
64 km
16.2 mi
8
Feb 2, 2007
EF3
96 km
26.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
79 km
28.0 mi
25
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
99 km
16.0 mi
13
Feb 22, 1998
EF3
57 km
18.0 mi
3
Oct 3, 1992
EF3
70 km
2.6 mi
3
Apr 9, 1983
EF3
47 km
10.0 mi
3
Mar 19, 1981
EF3
86 km
8.0 mi
0
May 4, 1978
EF3
62 km
1.5 mi
3
Dec 31, 1975
EF3
83 km
2.0 mi
1
Oct 31, 1958
EF3
96 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 12, 2023
EF2
65 km
5.6 mi
0
Oct 11, 2023
EF2
66 km
5.0 mi
0
Dec 16, 2020
EF2
70 km
13.1 mi
0
Oct 18, 2019
EF2
46 km
11.5 mi
0
Sep 10, 2017
EF2
44 km
0.6 mi
0
Jan 17, 2016
EF2
89 km
9.2 mi
2
Jun 24, 2012
EF2
73 km
6.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2001
STAGECOACH COMPLEX
14,079
53 km
1995
UNNAMED
5,474
21 km
1985
UNNAMED
4,370
100 km
2006
UNNAMED
4,231
98 km
2003
UNNAMED
3,890
24 km
1992
UNNAMED
3,836
94 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,726
27 km
2012
UNNAMED
3,443
93 km
1992
UNNAMED
3,132
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,048
29 km
1985
RIVERRD/HENDERSON
2,824
100 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,815
93 km
1994
UNNAMED
2,792
33 km
1986
UNNAMED
2,788
82 km
2009
THATCHER COMMAND
2,644
66 km
1991
UNNAMED
2,632
95 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,602
91 km
2010
UNNAMED
2,510
25 km
2017
ANCLOTE BRANCH
2,510
34 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,443
92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
60°F (15°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
61°F (16°C)
3.2 in
March
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
April
70°F (21°C)
2.1 in
Driest
May
76°F (24°C)
3.6 in
June
80°F (27°C)
6.9 in
July
81°F (27°C)
7.1 in
August
81°F (27°C)
7.8 in
Warmest, Wettest
September
80°F (27°C)
6.1 in
October
74°F (23°C)
2.6 in
November
67°F (19°C)
2.2 in
December
61°F (16°C)
2.6 in
San Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (2.1").