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Radar Base, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Maverick County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
29 Population 26/sq mi density
70°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
128 Violent Crime/100K 2,993 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Radar Base enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation844 ft (257 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates28.8557°N, 100.5355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMaverick County County
Nearest AirportMaverick County Memorial International (EGP)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.0 / 100
Community Resilience3.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 55 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 56 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 47 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 44 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 51 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 46 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 39 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 139 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 50 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 45 km
Aug 18, 2021 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M2.6 44 km
Jun 3, 2021 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas M2.6 20 km
May 8, 2021 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 47 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 48 km
Aug 17, 2023 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas M2.6 142 km
Jun 14, 2025 11 km E of Dilley, Texas M2.6 146 km
May 7, 2021 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas M2.5 65 km
May 7, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 55 km
May 9, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 56 km
Feb 16, 2021 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M2.5 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Allen (1980, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1980 Allen Category 2 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 32 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 27 km 7
Jun 26, 1970 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 89 km 0
May 10, 1995 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 67 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 68 km 0
May 24, 1981 EF2 58 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 82 km 0
May 6, 1972 EF2 11 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 74 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 21 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 16, 1964 EF2 84 km 0
May 2, 1959 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 18, 1956 EF2 72 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 76 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF1 83 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF1 59 km 0
May 23, 1995 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURR (4,633 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BURR 4,633 22 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 56 km
2008 HOLMES 3,331 80 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 83 km
2008 CARTA VALLEY 1,657 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 59 km
2020 MOODY 1,070 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in

Radar Base has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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