Terlingua, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brewster County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
138
Population
13/sq mi density
$45,969
Median Income
$25,725 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$157,370 Zillow
71°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Terlingua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2871°N, 103.5834°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brewster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Del Rio International (DRT) 160 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Terlingua has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 52°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.2").