Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Serenada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°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 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 767 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
767 ft (234 m)
Area
2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density
704/sq mi
Coordinates
30.7127°N, 97.6931°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Williamson County County
Nearest Airport
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 35 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.49"
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
3 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
15 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
126 km
3 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
122 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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
226 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
287 km
2017
Harvey
Category 3
121 mph
227 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
231 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
247 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
455 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 314 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
14 km
5.1 mi
27
May 27, 1997
EF4
49 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
91 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
21 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
97 km
32.5 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
22 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
76 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
55 km
1.4 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
57 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
44 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
10 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
21 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
49 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
51 km
7.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
48 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
58 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
96 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
86 km
16.9 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
40 km
139.9 mi
0
Dec 2, 1953
EF3
73 km
3.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 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
78 km
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
62 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
58 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
58 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
52 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
86 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
78 km
2022
3 OAKS
3,294
98 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
74 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
65 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
54 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
62 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
64 km
2000
CHEROKEE FIRE
1,597
88 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
54 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
88 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
28 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
10 km
2022
BUDDY
1,521
91 km
2006
MONAHAM FIRE
1,484
98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
1.9 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.5 in
March
59°F (15°C)
2.2 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.0 in
May
73°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
80°F (26°C)
3.4 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.8 in
Warmest, Driest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.0 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.9 in
October
68°F (20°C)
3.4 in
November
57°F (14°C)
2.6 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.0 in
Serenada has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.8").