Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Livingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 149 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average
51°F (11°C)
July Average
85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
149 ft (45 m)
Area
30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²)
Population Density
332/sq mi
Coordinates
30.7014°N, 95.0203°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
San Jacinto County County
Nearest Airport
Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 34 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May)5.28"
Driest Month (Aug)3.11"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
80.9 / 100
Community Resilience
9.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.8
150 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
146 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
148 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
144 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
150 km
7 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
100 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
120 km
5 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
104 km
8 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
145 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
143 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
143 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
147 km
5 km
May 20, 2012
5 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.7
144 km
5 km
Jul 27, 2019
6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas
M2.6
140 km
5 km
Dec 22, 2012
1 km W of Timpson, Texas
M2.6
146 km
5 km
May 4, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M2.6
104 km
6 km
May 26, 2012
2 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.5
144 km
5 km
Mar 23, 2020
6 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M2.5
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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
182 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
221 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
157 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
104 mph
210 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
298 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
43 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
132 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
121 mph
91 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
271 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
272 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
136 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
167 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
113 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
236 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
249 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
449 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 322 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
68 km
10.3 mi
0
Apr 22, 2020
EF3
22 km
28.5 mi
3
Apr 13, 2019
EF3
84 km
41.1 mi
2
Dec 25, 2012
EF3
59 km
9.7 mi
0
Dec 23, 2009
EF3
74 km
4.1 mi
0
Mar 30, 2002
EF3
50 km
49.0 mi
0
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
95 km
5.5 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
76 km
32.0 mi
0
Jan 19, 1990
EF3
58 km
13.0 mi
0
Feb 5, 1986
EF3
90 km
5.0 mi
2
May 13, 1982
EF3
96 km
8.5 mi
1
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
75 km
0.1 mi
0
Jan 19, 1974
EF3
98 km
0.8 mi
0
Dec 12, 1968
EF3
58 km
6.2 mi
0
Sep 22, 1965
EF3
87 km
0.8 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF3
67 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 22, 1957
EF3
50 km
4.3 mi
0
May 16, 1953
EF3
79 km
5.2 mi
1
Jul 8, 2024
EF2
99 km
8.6 mi
0
Jan 24, 2023
EF2
94 km
2.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
EAST TEXAS COMPLEX
19,100
42 km
2011
RILEY ROAD
18,999
93 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
83 km
2021
UNNAMED
7,272
69 km
2011
PIPELINE
7,167
71 km
2010
C 32 WFHF
6,451
53 km
2019
UNNAMED
6,349
74 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
76 km
2010
RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87
5,501
27 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,187
67 km
2011
DYER MILL
5,170
97 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,033
57 km
2011
841 ARBOR
4,966
73 km
2019
UNNAMED
4,767
68 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,767
90 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
81 km
2020
C-38/39/40
4,708
63 km
2020
C-16/17/18/19
4,633
93 km
2024
ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX
4,508
97 km
2011
POWERLINE FIRE
4,490
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (11°C)
3.8 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
3.3 in
March
59°F (15°C)
3.5 in
April
66°F (19°C)
3.4 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.3 in
Wettest
June
80°F (26°C)
4.7 in
July
85°F (29°C)
3.3 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
3.1 in
Driest
September
78°F (25°C)
4.4 in
October
69°F (20°C)
3.5 in
November
59°F (15°C)
4.1 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.5 in
West Livingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").