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Zarate, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
104
Population
5,200/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
605
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
605 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Zarate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3199°N, 98.6369°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Starr County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in |
Zarate has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.6").