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Acala, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hudspeth County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
31 Population 11/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 106 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Acala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,577 ft (1,090 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates31.3344°N, 105.9028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHudspeth County County
Nearest AirportEl Paso International (ELP)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.3 / 100
Community Resilience0.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

834 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 141 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 146 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 135 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 145 km
Apr 30, 2011 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.6 66 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 150 km
Apr 28, 2011 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.4 69 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 136 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 150 km
May 2, 2011 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.2 69 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 149 km
Feb 13, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 147 km
May 2, 2011 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M4.2 71 km
May 17, 2011 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.2 67 km
Jun 8, 2022 58 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.1 136 km
May 7, 2011 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.1 79 km
May 5, 2013 77 km WSW of Valentine, Texas M4.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 53 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 12, 1974 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 70 km 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 42 km 0
Jun 20, 2007 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 28, 2005 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF0 55 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF0 72 km 0
Jun 14, 1988 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 1, 1974 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF0 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF0 34 km 0
Sep 10, 1962 EF0 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 90 km
1994 HAT 14,842 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,765 93 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 95 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,579 42 km
1993 UNNAMED 3,153 43 km
2009 ALAMO 2,178 73 km
2023 LOMA DESERT 2,028 56 km
2022 MIXEN 1,557 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,158 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Acala has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.1").

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