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Catarina, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dimmit County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
83 Population 22/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $26,705 per capita
71°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
13 Violent Crime/100K 3,325 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
13 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Catarina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates28.3502°N, 99.6153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDimmit County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.6 / 100
Community Resilience5.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 147 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 53 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 68 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 121 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 70 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 73 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 66 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 112 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 117 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 71 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 97 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 144 km
Jul 19, 2023 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.1 147 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 77 km
Jun 3, 2018 8 km E of Christine, Texas M3.0 127 km
Feb 4, 2012 23 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.0 149 km
Jun 11, 2018 6 km E of Christine, Texas M2.9 125 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 121 km
Jan 16, 2015 5 km NW of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 120 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km SSE of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 252 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 230 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 273 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 267 km
1999 Bret Category 4 204 km
1980 Allen Category 3 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

53 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 23 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 66 km 5
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 84 km 7
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 91 km 3
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 96 km 0
May 24, 1981 EF2 70 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 98 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 33 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 50 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 50 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 44 km 0
May 2, 1959 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 18, 1956 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 44 km 0
May 15, 2015 EF1 31 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF1 84 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF1 76 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF1 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 21 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 99 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 37 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 70 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 50 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 97 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 82 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 79 km
2018 MINE 1,224 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Catarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.9").

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