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Hidalgo, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,638 Population 6/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates27.7899°N, 99.8770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 85 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 79 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 88 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 91 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 84 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 146 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 89 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 96 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 98 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 148 km
Feb 14, 2025 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.7 145 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 145 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 85 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 91 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 92 km
May 8, 2021 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 93 km
Feb 28, 2025 18 km SSW of Charlotte, Texas M2.6 147 km
Aug 18, 2021 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M2.6 91 km
Aug 17, 2023 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas M2.6 142 km
Jun 14, 2025 11 km E of Dilley, Texas M2.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 228 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 272 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 251 km
1999 Bret Category 3 191 km
1980 Allen Category 3 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 78 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 95 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 97 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 100 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 7 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 76 km
2018 MINE 1,224 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in

Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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