Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Snook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 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 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 242 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average
50°F (10°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
301 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
242 ft (74 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density
259/sq mi
Coordinates
30.4910°N, 96.4725°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Burleson County County
Nearest Airport
H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 32 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.92"
Driest Month (Jul)2.01"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
68.6 / 100
Community Resilience
30.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.1.
Feb 19, 2015
3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas
M3.1
122 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
131 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
112 km
3 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
125 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
122 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
57 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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
140 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
202 km
2020
Laura
Category 3
—
294 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
215 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
124 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
228 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
227 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
214 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
223 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
202 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
219 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
410 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 18 fatalities, 199 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
49 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
21 km
21.0 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
78 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
78 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 22, 1965
EF3
77 km
0.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
33 km
15.8 mi
0
Oct 14, 1957
EF3
61 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
90 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
47 km
16.9 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
42 km
7.2 mi
0
Apr 5, 1956
EF3
23 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 30, 1954
EF3
94 km
139.9 mi
0
Dec 2, 1953
EF3
48 km
3.3 mi
0
Apr 28, 1953
EF3
86 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 1950
EF3
35 km
23.9 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF2
100 km
12.0 mi
0
May 3, 2019
EF2
80 km
2.4 mi
0
Apr 24, 2019
EF2
27 km
1.7 mi
0
Feb 20, 2017
EF2
85 km
4.2 mi
0
Feb 20, 2017
EF2
85 km
9.4 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
84 km
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
68 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
68 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
58 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
85 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
82 km
2011
S839 CONCORD ROBBINS
4,388
87 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
73 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,195
85 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,014
82 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,972
82 km
2010
RX BURN C 36 39
3,832
82 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
82 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
67 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
82 km
2010
RX BURN C-61 WMA
3,103
87 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24
3,012
75 km
2011
CRAB PRAIRIE
2,933
68 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,832
69 km
2022
SHNF COMPT 60/61/62
2,763
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
50°F (10°C)
3.2 in
Coldest
February
53°F (12°C)
2.8 in
March
61°F (16°C)
2.8 in
April
67°F (20°C)
3.5 in
May
74°F (24°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
3.9 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.4 in
Warmest
September
79°F (26°C)
4.8 in
October
70°F (21°C)
3.9 in
November
59°F (15°C)
3.3 in
December
52°F (11°C)
3.0 in
Snook has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").