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Weather & Climate in Benavides, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benavides has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5969°N, 98.4138°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Duval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 20, 2011 | 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 16 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M3.1 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 16 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2 km SW of Christine, Texas | M3.1 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 13 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 23 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 8 km E of Christine, Texas | M3.0 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Pawnee, Texas | M3.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 118 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 146 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 63 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 67 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
237 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 64 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 61 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 61 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1971 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 61 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1968 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | EF2 | 93 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | EF2 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1965 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1964 | EF2 | 87 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1962 | EF2 | 79 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BORREGA | 54,575 | 48 km |
| 2011 | SMAC | 19,449 | 46 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 52 km |
| 2021 | KING | 9,793 | 85 km |
| 2022 | VIB | 7,817 | 83 km |
| 2017 | HOPPER | 7,150 | 60 km |
| 2022 | BLANKET | 5,823 | 60 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 45 km |
| 2008 | ENCINO | 3,979 | 84 km |
| 2023 | LAGUNA LARGA | 3,850 | 52 km |
| 2021 | NORTH JONES | 3,541 | 64 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 74 km |
| 2023 | JENNINGS | 3,494 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,389 | 87 km |
| 2009 | FLACA | 3,366 | 79 km |
| 2008 | DANA | 3,127 | 45 km |
| 2008 | JONES RANCH | 2,998 | 83 km |
| 2009 | HOPPER | 2,929 | 62 km |
| 2008 | 285 FIRE | 2,820 | 36 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,726 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in |
Benavides has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.8").