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Sandia, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Patricio County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
298 Population 307/sq mi density
71°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation123 ft (37 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates28.0212°N, 97.8676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Patricio County County
Nearest AirportAlice International (ALI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.5 / 100
Community Resilience59.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

222 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 96 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 115 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 104 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 105 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 114 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 91 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 104 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 35 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 108 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 101 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 104 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 39 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 113 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 105 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 105 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 100 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 104 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 95 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 107 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 194 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 164 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 147 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 78 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 169 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 115 km
1999 Bret Category 4 105 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 294 km
1983 Barry Category 1 294 km
1980 Allen Category 4 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

403 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 51 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 4 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 41 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 50 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 20 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 8 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 9 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 27 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 75 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 81 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 89 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 88 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 98 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 89 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 85 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 80 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 98 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 79 km
2009 FLACA 3,366 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 90 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,726 80 km
2008 LAURELES 2,699 71 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH 2,641 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Driest

Sandia has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (1.4").

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