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Weather & Climate in West Livingston, TX

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 Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation149 ft (45 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates30.7014°N, 95.0203°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Jacinto County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 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").

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