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El Refugio, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
686
Population
1,106/sq mi density
$51,042
Median Income
$17,616 per capita
74°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,460 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
El Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3406°N, 98.7589°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Starr County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
El Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.7").