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Weather & Climate in Botines, TX

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

Botines has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 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 19.7 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 722 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates27.7719°N, 99.4571°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebb County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 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

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

Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 138 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 106 km 1 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 108 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 M3.4 115 km 3 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 119 km 9 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 111 km 7 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 149 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 144 km 8 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 116 km 5 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 116 km 2 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 123 km 9 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 136 km 6 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 125 km 4 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 78 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 115 km 5 km
Jul 30, 2025 15 km E of Pearsall, Texas M2.7 134 km 6 km
Feb 14, 2025 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.7 122 km 7 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 111 km 9 km
Feb 9, 2020 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 150 km 5 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 194 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 235 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 98 mph 217 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 81 mph 267 km
1999 Bret Category 4 138 mph 153 km
1980 Allen Category 4 127 mph 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 60 km 0.3 mi 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 94 km 0.1 mi 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 99 km 4.5 mi 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 99 km 4.5 mi 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 98 km 18.2 mi 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 55 km 2.5 mi 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 31 km 3.6 mi 0
May 15, 2015 EF1 86 km 2.3 mi 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 94 km 1.9 mi 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 53 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1983 EF1 91 km 0.3 mi 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 77 km 0.5 mi 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 73 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 44 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 11, 1972 EF1 80 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 1972 EF1 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF1 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 80 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 77 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 61 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 75 km
2008 DANA 3,127 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 59 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 43 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 72 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 51 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 65 km
2018 MINE 1,224 43 km
2023 WAGGNER 1,099 98 km
2011 BOLT 1,067 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
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 89°F (32°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 Coldest

Botines has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 57°F in December to 89°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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