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Los Fresnos, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
196 Population 45/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
663 Violent Crime/100K 1,552 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
663 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Los Fresnos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation25 ft (8 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates26.0741°N, 97.4880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportBrownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.98"
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 M2.7 128 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 1 246 km
2024 Francine Category 1 279 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 249 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 70 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 155 km
2010 Alex Category 2 198 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 36 km
2005 Emily Category 3 142 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 278 km
2003 Erika Category 1 87 km
1999 Bret Category 4 90 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 199 km
1983 Barry Category 1 75 km
1980 Allen Category 5 29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 12 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 13 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 55 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 53 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 23 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 75 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 98 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 85 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 12 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 29, 1981 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF1 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAYFIELD SOUTH (11,038 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 77 km
2022 POLO 5,571 87 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 80 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 95 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Los Fresnos has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 61°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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