Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°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 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 678 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
303 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
678 ft (207 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density
260/sq mi
Coordinates
30.6767°N, 97.5911°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Williamson County County
Nearest Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 34 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.45"
Driest Month (Jul)1.73"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
10.6 / 100
Community Resilience
87.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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
148 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2024
18 km S of Gonzales, Texas
M3.0
150 km
3 km
Sep 3, 2015
7 km NNE of Leander, Texas
M2.9
23 km
5 km
Oct 20, 2017
5 km W of Flatonia, Texas
M2.9
118 km
3 km
Jan 4, 1995
1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.7
150 km
5 km
Aug 24, 2021
3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas
M2.5
112 km
17 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 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
217 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
277 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
222 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
222 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
240 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
299 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 324 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 27, 1997
EF5
16 km
5.1 mi
27
May 27, 1997
EF4
53 km
5.6 mi
1
Apr 21, 1952
EF4
93 km
2.3 mi
0
Apr 12, 2022
EF3
30 km
16.6 mi
0
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
88 km
32.5 mi
0
Mar 10, 2000
EF3
92 km
21.0 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
76 km
3.7 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
26 km
9.2 mi
0
May 27, 1997
EF3
56 km
1.4 mi
0
May 13, 1994
EF3
66 km
3.5 mi
0
Mar 14, 1990
EF3
45 km
9.0 mi
0
May 17, 1989
EF3
11 km
3.0 mi
1
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
20 km
31.7 mi
1
May 26, 1976
EF3
51 km
2.0 mi
2
Mar 10, 1973
EF3
61 km
7.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
95 km
15.8 mi
0
May 10, 1959
EF3
46 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 24, 1957
EF3
50 km
14.7 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
86 km
7.2 mi
0
Mar 20, 1957
EF3
76 km
16.9 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
70 km
2022
CRITTENBERG COMPLEX
21,391
67 km
2011
ROBINETTE
6,039
64 km
2011
UNNAMED
5,706
62 km
2011
DELHI
4,735
98 km
2011
SPICEWOOD
4,239
58 km
2015
HIDDEN PINES
3,807
77 km
1984
STEWAIT
3,696
85 km
2018
HARMAN ROAD
3,094
82 km
2009
OWL CREEK
2,376
70 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,236
58 km
2002
UNNAMED
2,234
69 km
2006
BROWNS CREEK RANGE
1,889
69 km
2000
CHEROKEE FIRE
1,597
98 km
2011
UNNAMED
1,581
60 km
2011
CORYELL COMPLEX
1,572
97 km
2008
BERTRAM
1,567
39 km
2008
HWY 195 FIRE
1,523
19 km
2022
BUDDY
1,521
98 km
2008
CR 208
1,483
55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
2.6 in
March
59°F (15°C)
2.2 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.1 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.5 in
Wettest
June
80°F (27°C)
3.5 in
July
84°F (29°C)
1.7 in
Warmest, Driest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
September
78°F (26°C)
4.1 in
October
69°F (20°C)
3.5 in
November
58°F (14°C)
2.7 in
December
50°F (10°C)
2.1 in
Weir has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").