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Los Arcos, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Webb County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
27 Population 129/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 3,859 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Los Arcos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation609 ft (186 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates27.6144°N, 99.2105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebb County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0409 ppm
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.10 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 135 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 115 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 135 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 138 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 145 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 122 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 140 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 149 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 116 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 146 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 146 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 149 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 132 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 92 km
Jun 24, 2019 9 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 145 km
Mar 25, 2023 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 148 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 132 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 140 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 114 km
Jul 30, 2025 15 km E of Pearsall, Texas M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nicholas (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Nicholas Category 1 299 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 165 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 217 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 187 km
2005 Emily Category 1 295 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 252 km
1999 Bret Category 4 124 km
1983 Barry Category 1 299 km
1980 Allen Category 4 23 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 30 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 80 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 64 km 0
Apr 8, 1993 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 6, 1983 EF1 81 km 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 91 km 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 90 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 18 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 37 km 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 11, 1972 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 27, 1972 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 16, 1971 EF1 80 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 17, 2016 EF0 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 83 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 67 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 92 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 57 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 54 km
2008 DANA 3,127 53 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 99 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 39 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 72 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 48 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 66 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,633 75 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 76 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 59 km
2018 MINE 1,224 72 km
2004 SAN ISIDRO 1,181 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Los Arcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 58°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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