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Quesada, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
61 Population 6,100/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
Quesada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation201 ft (61 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density6,100/sq mi
Coordinates26.2815°N, 98.5820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStarr County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.0 / 100
Community Resilience0.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 30, 2016.

Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 107 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 123 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 108 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 109 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 119 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 68 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 239 km
2010 Alex Category 2 241 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 82 km
2005 Emily Category 3 143 km
2003 Erika Category 1 155 km
1999 Bret Category 4 103 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 188 km
1983 Barry Category 1 146 km
1980 Allen Category 4 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

96 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 100 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 53 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 28 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 97 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 98 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 36 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 14 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 27 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 26 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 29 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 89 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 59 km
2021 KING 9,793 86 km
2022 VIB 7,817 88 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 91 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 90 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 82 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 64 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 93 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 67 km
2005 2686 2,979 60 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 89 km
2021 JONES 2,178 77 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 59 km
2022 755 1,846 82 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 61 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 79 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 83 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 60 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 87°F (31°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in

Quesada has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.6").

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