Brownsville, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
188,023
Population
1,410/sq mi density
$48,675
Median Income
$21,338 per capita
$122,400
Home Value
$199,327 Zillow
$906
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
458
Violent Crime/100K
1,958 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,675 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownsville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 146.3 sq mi (378.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9957°N, 97.4508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cameron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 61 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0363 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in |
Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 63°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.0").