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Weather & Climate in Bishop, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bishop has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5853°N, 97.7974°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kleberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
57 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 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 16 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2 km SW of Christine, Texas | M3.1 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M3.1 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 13 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 16 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 1993 | 23 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M3.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 8 km E of Christine, Texas | M3.0 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 18 km NNW of Pawnee, Texas | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 23 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas | M2.9 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 6 km E of Christine, Texas | M2.9 | 147 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 197 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 164 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 97 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 62 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 103 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
338 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 108 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 2 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 40 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 72 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2010 | EF2 | 84 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 24 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 33 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 1 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 1 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 1 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 22 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1968 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.8 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 | 32 km |
| 2011 | SMAC | 19,449 | 74 km |
| 2020 | SHOOTING RANGE | 15,389 | 52 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 99 km |
| 2012 | 6 MILE | 12,272 | 52 km |
| 2024 | LAGUNA 24 | 12,147 | 51 km |
| 2022 | HAYFIELD SOUTH | 11,038 | 95 km |
| 2005 | DAISY | 10,556 | 52 km |
| 2021 | KING | 9,793 | 81 km |
| 2017 | CANE | 8,802 | 76 km |
| 2022 | VIB | 7,817 | 78 km |
| 2017 | HOPPER | 7,150 | 78 km |
| 2018 | TRUST | 6,648 | 61 km |
| 2022 | BLANKET | 5,823 | 79 km |
| 2022 | POLO | 5,571 | 85 km |
| 2009 | TURTLE | 5,457 | 68 km |
| 1986 | FIREWORKS | 4,733 | 51 km |
| 2008 | POLARIS | 4,624 | 52 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 40 km |
| 2018 | LIGHTNING14 | 4,241 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Bishop has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (1.0").