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Lago, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
87 Population 1,740/sq mi density
76°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 4,510 property/100K
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Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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279 violent crimes/100K
Lago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Coordinates26.0876°N, 97.6127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportValley International (HRL)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0363 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2021.

Jun 28, 2021 96 km E of South Padre Island, Texas M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 254 km
2024 Francine Category 1 291 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 255 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 68 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 165 km
2010 Alex Category 2 201 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 37 km
2005 Emily Category 3 141 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 283 km
2003 Erika Category 1 90 km
1999 Bret Category 4 91 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 197 km
1983 Barry Category 1 77 km
1980 Allen Category 5 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

127 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 37 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 2 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 15 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 49 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 27 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 46 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 35 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 31 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 63 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 85 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 72 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 73 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 19 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 92 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 73 km
2022 POLO 5,571 82 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 75 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 90 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
July 87°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Lago has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 61°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.8").

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