Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Frydek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 145 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average
53°F (12°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
319 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
145 ft (44 m)
Area
1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density
108/sq mi
Coordinates
29.7352°N, 96.0769°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Austin County County
Nearest Airport
Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 26 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (May)4.80"
Driest Month (Mar)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
53.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
63.2 / 100
Community Resilience
39.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very 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
16 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
89 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2024
18 km S of Gonzales, Texas
M3.0
139 km
3 km
Mar 4, 2019
11 km SE of Cuero, Texas
M3.0
135 km
5 km
Aug 19, 2022
11 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.9
149 km
7 km
May 17, 2019
12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.9
150 km
7 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
105 km
3 km
Jun 16, 2022
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.8
143 km
7 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
90 km
5 km
Jul 22, 2023
13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas
M2.6
146 km
7 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
89 km
5 km
May 15, 2019
12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
150 km
7 km
May 5, 2019
14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
149 km
7 km
May 4, 2019
14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
149 km
4 km
Jul 6, 2022
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
143 km
7 km
Apr 29, 2021
17 km E of Smiley, Texas
M2.5
144 km
8 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
69 km
17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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
49 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
110 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
268 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
264 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
81 mph
293 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
165 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
105 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
155 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
208 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
149 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
163 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
120 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
172 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
736 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 572 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
77 km
30.0 mi
0
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
86 km
10.3 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF3
82 km
23.3 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
96 km
21.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
61 km
5.0 mi
2
Dec 13, 1977
EF3
77 km
25.1 mi
1
Mar 8, 1976
EF3
75 km
12.7 mi
0
Dec 24, 1975
EF3
90 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 13, 1974
EF3
36 km
3.6 mi
0
Sep 8, 1969
EF3
83 km
0.8 mi
0
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
90 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
18 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
18 km
19.9 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
86 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF3
81 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 18, 1966
EF3
96 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 28, 1966
EF3
40 km
9.3 mi
0
Sep 22, 1965
EF3
63 km
0.8 mi
0
Apr 19, 1965
EF3
33 km
0.2 mi
1
Nov 22, 1961
EF3
37 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
61 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
92 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
65 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
94 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,218
98 km
2016
UNNAMED
4,014
94 km
2022
UNNAMED
3,972
94 km
2010
RX BURN C 36 39
3,832
94 km
2013
UNNAMED
3,489
91 km
2011
BAILEY
3,136
38 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24
3,012
100 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,832
99 km
2021
C-8/9
2,722
90 km
2019
COMPARTMENT 8
2,712
100 km
2024
SHNF COMP 39/40 RX
2,480
94 km
2024
SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX
2,292
99 km
2010
COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX
2,252
92 km
2011
LUTHERHILL
2,215
79 km
2021
C-27/28
2,166
99 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 6-7-8-9
2,136
91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
53°F (12°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
2.8 in
March
61°F (16°C)
2.3 in
Driest
April
67°F (20°C)
2.8 in
May
74°F (24°C)
4.8 in
Wettest
June
81°F (27°C)
4.3 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.6 in
Warmest
August
83°F (29°C)
3.2 in
September
79°F (26°C)
4.7 in
October
71°F (21°C)
3.8 in
November
61°F (16°C)
3.6 in
December
54°F (12°C)
3.1 in
South Frydek has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.3").