Orason, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
697 Population 2,112/sq mi density
$71,386 Median Income $13,819 per capita
75°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,386 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Orason 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. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

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)

Geography

Elevation17 ft (5 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,112/sq mi
Coordinates26.0743°N, 97.4458°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
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median61.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %27.0%
Unhealthy Days61

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 M2.7 124 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 1 244 km
2024 Francine Category 1 275 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 247 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 70 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 151 km
2010 Alex Category 2 197 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 37 km
2005 Emily Category 3 143 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 277 km
2003 Erika Category 1 86 km
1999 Bret Category 4 87 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 201 km
1983 Barry Category 1 75 km
1980 Allen Category 5 25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

117 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 26 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 16 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 28 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 16 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 57 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 55 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 18 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 39 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 80 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 89 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 12 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 28 km 0
Aug 29, 1981 EF1 89 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF1 23 km 0
Apr 16, 1977 EF1 27 km 0
Sep 20, 1970 EF1 54 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF1 86 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 78 km
2022 POLO 5,571 88 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 82 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 96 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in
August 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in

Orason has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 61°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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