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Cat-Spring
is a small community located in Austin County in east-central Texas. It's south of the city of Bellville just off Interstate 10. The population of Cat Spring is approximately 800 residents. Cat Spring is mostly a "bedroom community," where many of the residents commute to Houston (an hour away) or Austin (an hour and a half away.) Founded by German immigrants in 1834, Cat Spring was named for a nearby natural spring. The town has the distinction of being the location of Texas' first agricultural society. It was also a stop on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, established in the 1890s. Located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cat Spring is the perfect place to view the famous Texas wildflowers and go hiking or biking. In town, browse the numerous antique shops and cultural attractions. The region is also rich in Texas history. Communities near Cat Spring include Bellville, Sealy, Columbus, New Ulm, Eagle Lake, Richmond, Rosenberg, Round Top, Warrenton, Shelby, Brenham, Chappell Hill, and Winedale. They all have their own special charm and appeal, and make a charming weekend getaway or home base for visiting the entire region.
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Cat Spring Vacation Rentals
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Cat Spring Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Holiday Inn Express Sealy | 231 Gebhardt Rd | Sealy, TX | 11.7 mi. | (979) 885-2121 | | Columbus Inn | 2208 Hwy 71 | Columbus, TX | 16.0 mi. | (979) 732-5723 | | Country Hearth Inn | 2436 Hwy 71 S | Columbus, TX | 16.0 mi. | (888) 325-7817 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 4321 I-10 | Columbus, TX | 16.7 mi. | (979) 733-9300 | | Comfort Suites | 2350 S Day St | Brenham, TX | 21.2 mi. | (979) 421-8100 | | Econo Lodge | 2217 S Market St | Brenham, TX | 21.4 mi. | (979) 836-1300 | | Best Western Inn Of Brenham | 1503 Hwy 290 East | Brenham, TX | 22.6 mi. | (979) 251-7791 | | Holiday Inn Express | 555 Hwy 290 E | Brenham, TX | 22.6 mi. | (979) 836-4590 | | Brazos Valley Inn | 217 Waller Ave I-10 @359 | Brookshire, TX | 22.8 mi. | (281) 934-3122 | | Super 8 Motel | 102 Townsend Ln | Weimar, TX | 29.0 mi. | (979) 725-9788 |
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Cat Spring Weather & Climate
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East-central Texas, where the upper Gulf Coast Region meets the Southern Lakes Region, the climate is mostly humid subtropical. Summers are hot and humid, and inters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, east-central Texas receives 33 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Tornadoes are a threat, especially in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails most of the time. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
62°F |
40°F |
3.14 in. |
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| February |
66°F |
43°F |
2.81 in. |
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| March |
73°F |
50°F |
2.61 in. |
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| April |
79°F |
56°F |
3.22 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
64°F |
4.71 in. |
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| June |
91°F |
70°F |
3.85 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
72°F |
1.93 in. |
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| August |
95°F |
71°F |
3.06 in. |
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| September |
90°F |
67°F |
4.33 in. |
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| October |
82°F |
58°F |
4.44 in. |
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| November |
71°F |
49°F |
3.68 in. |
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| December |
64°F |
42°F |
2.90 in. |
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Cat Spring Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sugar Land Regional airport (SGR) located about 43 miles southeast of Cat Spring in Houston, Texas, the George Bush Intcntl Houston airport (IAH) located approximately 59 miles east of Cat Spring in Houston, Texas, the William P Hobby airport (HOU) located roughly 64 miles east of Cat Spring in Houston, Texas, and finally Ellington Field (EFD) located around 71 miles east of Cat Spring in Houston, Texas.
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Cat Spring Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags AstroWorld | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| SplashTown Waterpark | Spring | TX | 56.8 mi. | | | Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 108.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bellville Golf & Recreation Club | Bellville | TX | 8.5 mi. | | | River Ridge Golf Club | Sealy | TX | 11.4 mi. | | | Stephen F Austin Golf Club | San Felipe | TX | 14.1 mi. | | | Columbus Golf Course | Columbus | TX | 15.9 mi. | | | Eagle Lake Recreation Center | Eagle Lake | TX | 18.3 mi. | | | Lake Park Golf Course | Lewisville | TX | 19.7 mi. | | | Fox Creek Golf Club | Hempstead | TX | 22.8 mi. | | | Legendary Oaks Golf Course | Hempstead | TX | 22.8 mi. | | | Valley Lodge Golf Course | Simonton | TX | 24.5 mi. | | | Waller Country Club | Waller | TX | 28.1 mi. | | | Weimar Golf Club | Weimar | TX | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Stephen F Austin State Park | | TX | 13.7 mi. | | | Baylor University State Park | | TX | 32.1 mi. | | | Monument Hill State Park | | TX | 32.7 mi. | | | Washington State Park | | TX | 34.4 mi. | | | Nails Creek State Park | | TX | 36.1 mi. | | | Birch Creek State Park | | TX | 36.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Star of the Republic Museum | Washington | TX | 34.7 mi. | (History) | | Fort Bend Museum Association | Richmond | TX | 38.5 mi. | (History) | | George Ranch Historical Park | Richmond | TX | 38.5 mi. | (History) | | Texas A&M Athletic Sports Museum | College Station | TX | 54.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Woodlands Science and Art Center | The Woodlands | TX | 54.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Houston Maritime Museum | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Menil Collection | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Health and Medical Science | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Printing History | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Contemporary Arts Museum | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Fine Arts | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Art) | | Rice University Art Gallery | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Houston Zoological Gardens | Houston | TX | 58.0 mi. | | | The Texas Zoo | Victoria | TX | 82.7 mi. | | | Rainforest at Moody Gardens | Galveston | TX | 99.2 mi. | |
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