Encino, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
137 Population 20/sq mi density
72°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Encino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates26.9363°N, 98.1153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHidalgo County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.92"

Air Quality

AQI Median54.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %41.0%
Unhealthy Days24

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0324 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.7 / 100
Community Resilience0.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 25, 2010.

Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 90 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 244 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 223 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 39 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 162 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 58 km
2005 Emily Category 3 223 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 220 km
2003 Erika Category 1 196 km
1999 Bret Category 4 18 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 269 km
1983 Barry Category 1 182 km
1980 Allen Category 5 26 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 78 km 1
May 12, 1969 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 34 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 78 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 59 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 98 km 0
May 9, 1968 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 79 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 6 km 0
May 31, 2016 EF1 65 km 0
May 31, 2016 EF1 67 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 77 km 0
May 27, 2014 EF1 48 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 28 km
2022 BORREGA 54,575 48 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 39 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 94 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 92 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 93 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 49 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 91 km
2021 KING 9,793 6 km
2017 CANE 8,802 74 km
2022 VIB 7,817 6 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 25 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 54 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 26 km
2022 POLO 5,571 40 km
2009 TURTLE 5,457 75 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 91 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 44 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 83 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 6 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in

Encino has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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