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San Patricio, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
417 Population 108/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $30,095 per capita
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
San Patricio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates27.9843°N, 97.7702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNueces County County
Nearest AirportCorpus Christi International (CRP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0356 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.19 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 103 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 120 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 110 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 110 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 119 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 98 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 110 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 32 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 113 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 107 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 110 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 41 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 120 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 110 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 111 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 106 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 109 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 102 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 113 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 185 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 154 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 140 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 70 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 165 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 109 km
1999 Bret Category 4 104 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 298 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 287 km
1983 Barry Category 1 289 km
1980 Allen Category 4 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 113 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 46 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 8 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 71 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 32 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 40 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 45 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 10 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 18 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BORREGA 54,575 73 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 90 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 80 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 80 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 90 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 81 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 77 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 79 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 90 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 95 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 78 km
2009 FLACA 3,366 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 83 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 2,924 94 km
2009 2009 MI A 5 2,844 100 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in

San Patricio has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (1.4").

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