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Weather & Climate in Yorktown, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yorktown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 267 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 267 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9828°N, 97.5050°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Karnes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Victoria Regional (VCT) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
224 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 20, 2011 | 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.8 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 51 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 36 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 46 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 47 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 34 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 150 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 37 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 1 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 217 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 210 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
381 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 92 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 24, 1975 | EF3 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 1968 | EF3 | 53 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 59 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1966 | EF3 | 40 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 93 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 1, 1953 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF2 | 77 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 85 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2007 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2007 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1994 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1991 | EF2 | 34 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | DELHI | 4,735 | 92 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,589 | 98 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,320 | 96 km |
| 2020 | T-10 UNIT | 2,821 | 98 km |
| 2019 | TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH | 2,641 | 96 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,468 | 95 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 2,280 | 97 km |
| 2019 | CAVASSO CREEK | 2,047 | 99 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,869 | 96 km |
| 2017 | SALEM RD | 1,672 | 53 km |
| 2022 | LUCCAH | 1,522 | 43 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,499 | 97 km |
| 2019 | GRETA | 1,439 | 67 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 1,388 | 98 km |
| 1993 | WILLOW EW | 1,344 | 97 km |
| 2019 | O'CONNOR OIL FIELD | 1,228 | 78 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,193 | 98 km |
| 2008 | TOWER ROAD FIRE | 1,164 | 33 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,136 | 94 km |
| 2009 | EL TORRO | 1,108 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
Yorktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (1.3").