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Weather & Climate in Temple, TX

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

Temple has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 290 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 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area73.0 sq mi (189.2 km²)
Population Density1,182/sq mi
Coordinates31.1035°N, 97.3911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 141 km 5 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 150 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 66 km 5 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 150 km 5 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 139 km 5 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 150 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 148 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 131 km 5 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 132 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2012 Northern Texas M2.5 140 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 7 km NNW of Maypearl, Texas M2.5 145 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 137 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 241 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 75 mph 267 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 200 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 81 mph 282 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 167 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 38 km 5.1 mi 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 59 km 10.6 mi 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 55 km 20.9 mi 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 71 km 23.3 mi 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 85 km 10.4 mi 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 44 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 45 km 16.6 mi 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 70 km 32.5 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 89 km 7.0 mi 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 25 km 3.7 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 74 km 9.2 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 11 km 1.4 mi 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 11 km 9.0 mi 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 43 km 3.0 mi 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 71 km 31.7 mi 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 14 km 2.0 mi 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 90 km 7.8 mi 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 92 km 7.1 mi 1
May 10, 1959 EF3 97 km 11.0 mi 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 84 km 15.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 35 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 36 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 31 km
2011 C#491 3,616 87 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 95 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 61 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 38 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 31 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 37 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 39 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 76 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 67 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 48 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 68 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 28 km
2022 DRY BRANCH 1,424 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 34 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
February 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 90°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Temple has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 50°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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