Copperas Cove is located in the of central Texas, within an agglomeration of hills situated between the Lampasas River and Cowhouse Creek valleys, known as the "Five Hills" area. Copperas Cove's climate is humid subtropical with hot summers, cool winters, and rainy springs. The average high in August is , and the average low in January is . May is the rainiest month. The city lies within Tornado Alley, and twisters have been known to touch down in the area. Rainfall averages per year, making the land suitable for agriculture without irrigation, though the region is prone to drought.