Weather & Climate in Bonanza Hills, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bonanza Hills has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°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 23.5 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 714 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	71.8°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	714 ft (218 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	27.7948°N, 99.4695°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Webb County County
Nearest Airport	Laredo International (LRD) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.03"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.3 / 100
Community Resilience	7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Mar 24, 1997	4 km SSE of Alice, Texas	M3.8	140 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2025	18 km E of El Indio, Texas	M3.6	103 km	1 km
Apr 3, 2005	11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico	M3.5	106 km	5 km
Jun 24, 2012	16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas	M3.4	128 km	5 km
Feb 20, 2022	3 km S of El Indio, Texas	M3.4	112 km	3 km
Jan 9, 2021	3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas	M3.3	116 km	9 km
Feb 18, 2021	7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas	M3.3	108 km	7 km
Sep 10, 2014	7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas	M3.2	147 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2018	2 km SW of Christine, Texas	M3.1	143 km	8 km
Jun 18, 2021	3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas	M3.1	114 km	2 km
Jul 24, 2021	11 km NW of Tilden, Texas	M3.1	115 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2021	6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas	M3.0	121 km	9 km
Jun 11, 2018	6 km E of Christine, Texas	M2.9	150 km	3 km
Sep 21, 2024	17 km NE of Tilden, Texas	M2.9	135 km	6 km
Jul 14, 2025	17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas	M2.8	123 km	4 km
Mar 20, 2019	3 km E of Cotulla, Texas	M2.8	76 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2025	15 km E of Pearsall, Texas	M2.7	133 km	6 km
Jun 13, 2021	11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas	M2.7	114 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2025	19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas	M2.7	121 km	7 km
Apr 13, 2023	7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas	M2.7	108 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Hanna	Category 1	92 mph	197 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	132 mph	235 km
2008	Dolly	Category 2	98 mph	219 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	81 mph	267 km
1999	Bret	Category 4	138 mph	156 km
1980	Allen	Category 4	127 mph	34 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971	EF2	62 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 25, 1971	EF2	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 3, 1970	EF2	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 26, 1968	EF2	96 km	18.2 mi	0
Apr 5, 1961	EF2	57 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1955	EF2	29 km	3.6 mi	0
May 15, 2015	EF1	84 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 2, 2010	EF1	97 km	1.9 mi	0
Jul 14, 1983	EF1	54 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1983	EF1	91 km	0.3 mi	0
May 15, 1980	EF1	71 km	0.5 mi	0
May 15, 1980	EF1	75 km	0.5 mi	0
May 22, 1977	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 1977	EF1	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 1972	EF1	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 27, 1972	EF1	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 26, 1968	EF1	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 2016	EF0	72 km	0.0 mi	0
May 15, 2015	EF0	81 km	0.8 mi	0
May 13, 2015	EF0	47 km	0.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	HIGHWAY 322	44,652	61 km
2008	UNNAMED	13,175	80 km
2008	COTULLA	8,419	75 km
2022	LOS ANGELES	6,287	93 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,532	60 km
2023	JENNINGS	3,494	78 km
2008	DANA	3,127	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,570	60 km
2009	FARCO MINE	2,421	41 km
2022	GROOVE	2,299	77 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,171	72 km
2006	ENCINAL	1,900	52 km
2003	UNNAMED	1,411	65 km
2018	MINE	1,224	42 km
2023	WAGGNER	1,099	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
March	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in	Driest
April	73°F (23°C)	1.6 in
May	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
June	84°F (29°C)	2.4 in
July	86°F (30°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	86°F (30°C)	2.2 in
September	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
October	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
December	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in

Bonanza Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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