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Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
587 Population 544/sq mi density
$29,625 Median Income $14,362 per capita
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,405 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$29,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arroyo Colorado Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates26.1856°N, 97.6118°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportValley International (HRL)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0363 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2021.

Jun 28, 2021 96 km E of South Padre Island, Texas M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 246 km
2024 Francine Category 1 292 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 245 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 57 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 161 km
2010 Alex Category 2 212 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 26 km
2005 Emily Category 3 151 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 273 km
2003 Erika Category 1 101 km
1999 Bret Category 4 80 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 207 km
1983 Barry Category 1 88 km
1980 Allen Category 5 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 10 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 92 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 25 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 38 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 36 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 92 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 37 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 84 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 71 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 28 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 84 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 62 km
2021 KING 9,793 92 km
2017 CANE 8,802 95 km
2022 VIB 7,817 93 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 98 km
2022 POLO 5,571 72 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 93 km
2021 BAFFIN 3,223 99 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 64 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 80 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 99 km
2022 755 1,846 97 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 97 km
2017 BAFFIN 2 1,662 98 km
2022 DEER 1,657 96 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 63 km
2024 MILE MARKER 32 1,426 91 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 98 km
2008 281 1,308 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in

Arroyo Colorado Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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