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Weather & Climate in Shady Hollow, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shady Hollow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°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 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 759 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation759 ft (231 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Coordinates30.1645°N, 97.8631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 146 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 123 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 136 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 136 km 8 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 124 km 8 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 136 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 132 km 8 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 140 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 136 km 8 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 139 km 9 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 135 km 8 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 136 km 7 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 136 km 5 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 141 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 148 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 133 km 8 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 122 km 7 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 132 km 7 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 132 km 6 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 136 km 6 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 204 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 259 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 172 km
2008 Ike Category 2 98 mph 256 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 197 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 86 mph 297 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 266 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 77 km 5.1 mi 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 27 km 5.6 mi 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 80 km 16.6 mi 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 78 km 2.5 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 43 km 9.2 mi 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 60 km 3.5 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 71 km 3.0 mi 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 43 km 31.7 mi 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 72 km 7.8 mi 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 69 km 38.9 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 62 km 5.0 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 19 km 11.0 mi 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 49 km 14.7 mi 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 92 km 16.9 mi 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 100 km 7.2 mi 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 49 km 139.9 mi 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 94 km 3.3 mi 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 74 km 5.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 69 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 94 km 4.9 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

18 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 61 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 58 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 36 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 66 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 57 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 48 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 69 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 71 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 68 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 88 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 93 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 64 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 86 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 37 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 62 km
2018 308 1,102 88 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Shady Hollow has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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