Cistern, TX
Unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas
Cistern is a small unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas. It is 9.6 miles SW of Waelder, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78941.
Cistern at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Gonzales County
- ZIP code
- 78941
- Nearest town
- Waelder (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.8156, -97.2183
Weather in Cistern now
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Cistern weather by the hour
Cistern weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cistern.
This week in Cistern
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cistern
What is the weather usually like in Cistern?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 37.1 inprecipitation per year · 943 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cistern: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMITHVILLE, TX US (USC00418415), adjusted for the elevation of Cistern.
Cistern weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cistern through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| June | 6:26 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| July | 6:37 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cistern?
Cistern has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 37.1 inches (943 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Cistern is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Cistern
The closest live webcam is Armstrong › East: IH-10 @ Webb Rd - West of Flatonia, 8.7 miles S of Cistern.
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Questions about Cistern
Where is Cistern, TX?
Cistern is an unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas, 9.6 miles SW of Waelder.
What county is Cistern in?
Cistern is in Gonzales County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Cistern, TX?
The ZIP code for Cistern is 78941.
What is the nearest town to Cistern?
Waelder, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cistern?
Yes. The closest is Armstrong › East: IH-10 @ Webb Rd - West of Flatonia, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cistern?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Cistern?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Cistern?
About 37.1 inches (943 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Cistern?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cistern?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cistern have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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