Maxwell, TX

Unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Texas

Maxwell is a small unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Texas. It is 3.7 miles SW of Martindale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 78656.

Maxwell at a glance

State
Texas
County
Caldwell County
ZIP code
78656
Nearest town
Martindale (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.8808, -97.7931

Weather in Maxwell now

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Maxwell weather by the hour

Maxwell weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maxwell.

This week in Maxwell

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maxwell

What is the weather usually like in Maxwell?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°51°68°85°102°62°39°Jan67°42°Feb73°49°Mar80°56°Apr86°65°May92°72°Jun96°73°Jul97°74°Aug91°69°Sep82°58°Oct71°48°Nov64°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan1.7"Feb2.8"Mar3.2"Apr4.5"May3.6"Jun2.2"Jul2.6"Aug4.0"Sep4.4"Oct2.7"Nov2.4"Dec

Best time to visit Maxwell: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN MARCOS, TX US (USC00417983), adjusted for the elevation of Maxwell.

Maxwell weather month by month

January
62° 39°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
67° 42°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
73° 49°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
80° 56°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
86° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
92° 72°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
96° 73°F
2.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
97° 74°F
2.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
91° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
82° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
71° 48°F
2.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
64° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Maxwell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:55 PM10 h 29 min
February7:09 AM6:21 PM11 h 12 min
March7:39 AM7:40 PM12 h 1 min
April7:02 AM7:59 PM12 h 56 min
May6:36 AM8:18 PM13 h 42 min
June6:28 AM8:34 PM14 h 6 min
July6:39 AM8:34 PM13 h 55 min
August6:57 AM8:13 PM13 h 15 min
September7:14 AM7:37 PM12 h 23 min
October7:31 AM7:01 PM11 h 29 min
November6:55 AM5:36 PM10 h 41 min
December7:17 AM5:34 PM10 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Maxwell?

Maxwell 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 36.5 inches (928 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Maxwell 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 Maxwell

The closest live webcam is San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ Blanco River, 6.7 miles W of Maxwell.

San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ Blanco RiverSan Marcos · 6.7 mi WOn Windy
San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ S of Yarrington RdSan Marcos · 6.7 mi NWOn Windy
San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ River Ridge PkwySan Marcos · 6.7 mi WOn Windy
Kyle › North: IH-35 @ Yarrington RdKyle · 6.9 mi NWOn Windy
San Marcos: Fairlawn › North: IH-35 @ Mill StSan Marcos · 6.9 mi WOn Windy
San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ LP-82 NBSan Marcos · 7.2 mi WOn Windy
Kyle › North: IH-35 @ N of Yarrington RdKyle · 7.5 mi NWOn Windy
San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ SH-80San Marcos · 7.7 mi WOn Windy
Kyle › North: IH-35 @ Opal LnKyle · 8.0 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Maxwell.

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Questions about Maxwell

Where is Maxwell, TX?

Maxwell is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Texas, 3.7 miles SW of Martindale.

What county is Maxwell in?

Maxwell is in Caldwell County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, TX?

The ZIP code for Maxwell is 78656.

What is the nearest town to Maxwell?

Martindale, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Maxwell?

Yes. The closest is San Marcos › North: IH-35 @ Blanco River, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Maxwell?

August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Maxwell?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Maxwell?

About 36.5 inches (928 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Maxwell?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Maxwell?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Maxwell have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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