Lopeño, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
51 Population 62/sq mi density
77°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lopeño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)

Geography

Elevation347 ft (106 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates26.7118°N, 99.1010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyZapata County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 30, 2016.

Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 136 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 110 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 258 km
2010 Alex Category 2 299 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 132 km
2005 Emily Category 3 195 km
2003 Erika Category 1 225 km
1999 Bret Category 4 108 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 237 km
1983 Barry Category 1 217 km
1980 Allen Category 4 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 79 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 27 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 27 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 27 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 84 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 94 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 74 km 0
Apr 8, 1993 EF1 98 km 0
Sep 7, 1983 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 29, 1981 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF1 84 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 83 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF1 98 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 87 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 87 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 86 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 85 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 100 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 77 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 45 km
2008 DANA 3,127 78 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 48 km
2005 2686 2,979 24 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 86 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 88 km
2021 JONES 2,178 74 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 74 km
2022 755 1,846 97 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,633 85 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 82 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
June 89°F (31°C) 1.9 in
July 89°F (32°C) 2.0 in
August 90°F (32°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 85°F (29°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in

Lopeño has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 60°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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