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Weather & Climate in Box Canyon, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Box Canyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 324 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 19.4 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 1,195 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,195 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5335°N, 101.1586°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Val Verde County County |
| Nearest Airport | Del Rio International (DRT) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 14, 2015 | 84 km S of Sanderson, Texas | M4.0 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas | M2.6 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 136 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 16, 1989 | EF4 | 77 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1970 | EF3 | 70 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2024 | EF2 | 94 km | 20.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1995 | EF2 | 28 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1988 | EF2 | 31 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF2 | 29 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF2 | 13 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1972 | EF2 | 86 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1964 | EF2 | 20 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF1 | 22 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2000 | EF1 | 15 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1995 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1995 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1993 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 19, 1993 | EF1 | 33 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1989 | EF1 | 14 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF1 | 37 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF1 | 29 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF1 | 40 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1982 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEATON COLE (167,598 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | DEATON COLE | 167,598 | 76 km |
| 2020 | HOLCOMBE RD | 25,771 | 91 km |
| 2015 | BROWN RANCH | 17,881 | 87 km |
| 2014 | MALONE | 11,836 | 85 km |
| 2000 | NUECES RIVER FIRE | 5,576 | 88 km |
| 2008 | MACY | 4,922 | 74 km |
| 2022 | BURR | 4,633 | 81 km |
| 2015 | WEST | 3,877 | 83 km |
| 2007 | HUDSPETH RANCH | 3,688 | 85 km |
| 2008 | HOLMES | 3,331 | 74 km |
| 2011 | MITCHELL 2 | 3,005 | 97 km |
| 2008 | CHILDRESS RANCH | 2,754 | 100 km |
| 2011 | MCPHERSON | 2,592 | 95 km |
| 2020 | MCMEAN | 2,394 | 93 km |
| 2022 | WEST NUECES | 1,893 | 92 km |
| 2008 | CARTA VALLEY | 1,657 | 55 km |
| 2015 | BUCKHOLT | 1,647 | 94 km |
| 2008 | WINDMILL ROAD | 1,639 | 96 km |
| 2009 | BEAVER LAKE | 1,554 | 68 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 1,440 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
Box Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.6").