Why visit Gholson
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Gholson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gholson
Gholson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was recorded as 1,250 in the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Gholson, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Gholson
10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 2.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 71°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 74°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 74°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waco Rgnl Ap 72256 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
McLennan County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-08-02: Explosion (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- China Spring 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Waco 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Bellmead 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Beverly Hills 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Crawford 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Hewitt 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Robinson 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Clifton 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Bruceville-Eddy 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Gatesville 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS055-E-64627 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS009-E-5510 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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