Tierra Bonita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
59 Population 65/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tierra Bonita 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. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation48 ft (15 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates26.2727°N, 97.8276°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) 5.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.00"

Air Quality

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 1 256 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 251 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 40 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 178 km
2010 Alex Category 2 226 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 25 km
2005 Emily Category 3 155 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 275 km
2003 Erika Category 1 116 km
1999 Bret Category 4 71 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 210 km
1983 Barry Category 1 102 km
1980 Allen Category 5 27 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 55 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 30 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 44 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 26 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 22 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 74 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 60 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 19 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 49 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 62 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 55 km
2021 KING 9,793 74 km
2017 CANE 8,802 94 km
2022 VIB 7,817 76 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 92 km
2022 POLO 5,571 62 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 74 km
2021 BAFFIN 3,223 93 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 52 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 100 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 69 km
2021 JONES 2,178 96 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 76 km
2022 755 1,846 78 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 75 km
2017 BAFFIN 2 1,662 92 km
2022 DEER 1,657 82 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 46 km
2024 MILE MARKER 32 1,426 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
December 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in

Tierra Bonita has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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