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Santa Rosa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
363 Population 471/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation50 ft (15 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates26.2561°N, 97.8253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWillacy County County
Nearest AirportValley International (HRL)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.0 / 100
Community Resilience3.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 257 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 252 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 42 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 178 km
2010 Alex Category 2 224 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 27 km
2005 Emily Category 3 153 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 276 km
2003 Erika Category 1 115 km
1999 Bret Category 4 73 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 209 km
1983 Barry Category 1 101 km
1980 Allen Category 5 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 28 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 70 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 42 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 28 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 24 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 75 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 60 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 41 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 62 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 50 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 50 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 62 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 64 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 56 km
2021 KING 9,793 76 km
2017 CANE 8,802 95 km
2022 VIB 7,817 78 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 93 km
2022 POLO 5,571 64 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 76 km
2021 BAFFIN 3,223 95 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 54 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 71 km
2021 JONES 2,178 98 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 78 km
2022 755 1,846 80 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 77 km
2017 BAFFIN 2 1,662 94 km
2022 DEER 1,657 83 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 48 km
2024 MILE MARKER 32 1,426 92 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.8").

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