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Weather & Climate in Valera, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,820 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,820 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7536°N, 99.5493°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coleman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas | M3.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 26 km WNW of Robert Lee, Texas | M3.3 | 115 km | 9 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 27 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M3.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 25 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M3.0 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.0 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 7 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 6 km |
| May 28, 2025 | 23 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 22 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 28 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.8 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.8 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.7 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 2023 | western Texas | M2.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2024 | 23 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas | M2.7 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | western Texas | M2.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 23 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M2.6 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas | M2.6 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
473 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 109 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 46 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 74 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 58 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 24 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 13 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 79 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 14, 1995 | EF3 | 65 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 83 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1982 | EF3 | 58 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 20 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 59 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1976 | EF3 | 92 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1976 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 79 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1958 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILDCAT (150,157 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WILDCAT | 150,157 | 87 km |
| 2011 | WHITE HAT | 71,857 | 97 km |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 93 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 90 km |
| 2012 | WILDCAT | 14,034 | 100 km |
| 1993 | SAN SABA FIRE | 12,896 | 92 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 50 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 70 km |
| 1993 | MENARD FIRE | 10,463 | 96 km |
| 2020 | MAYS | 9,736 | 78 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 20 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 66 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 47 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 55 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 24 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 85 km |
| 2022 | OAK MOTT | 4,183 | 68 km |
| 1993 | BLUE ALLEGHENY FIRE | 4,074 | 99 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 48 km |
| 2020 | BUFFALO CREEK | 3,630 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in |
Valera has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.2").