Tradewinds, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
319 Population 295/sq mi density
$95,600 Home Value $263,761 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tradewinds 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation19 ft (6 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates27.9950°N, 97.2602°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNueces County County
Nearest AirportCorpus Christi International (CRP)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median51.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %48.6%
Unhealthy Days16

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

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 126 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 131 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 130 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 130 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 131 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 124 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 128 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 130 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 128 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 130 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 66 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 84 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 147 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 130 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 130 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 127 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 135 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 104 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 130 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 28 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 175 km
2008 Ike Category 2 287 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 292 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 76 km
2003 Erika Category 1 300 km
1999 Bret Category 4 123 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 250 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 238 km
1983 Barry Category 1 289 km
1980 Allen Category 4 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 70 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 15 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 46 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 16 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 42 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 29, 1972 EF2 85 km 0
May 7, 1972 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SHOOTING RANGE (15,389 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 67 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 68 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 68 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 70 km
2012 MATAGORDA B5 7,817 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 45 km
2009 TURTLE 5,457 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 44 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 70 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 53 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 33 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 82 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 49 km
2009 FLACA 3,366 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 39 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 81 km
2018 TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI 3,024 54 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 2,924 45 km
2009 2009 MI A 5 2,844 51 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.5 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in

Tradewinds has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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