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Weather & Climate in Brownsville, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brownsville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 146.3 sq mi (378.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9957°N, 97.4508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cameron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jun 28, 2021 | 96 km E of South Padre Island, Texas | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 156 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 189 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 45 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 134 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 285 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 78 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 93 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 193 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
115 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 26 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 15, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF3 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF3 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 10 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1970 | EF2 | 65 km | 25.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1962 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2023 | EF1 | 21 km | 0.5 mi | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF1 | 47 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2011 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2007 | EF1 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2001 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2001 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1997 | EF1 | 3 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1988 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1981 | EF1 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF1 | 25 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1977 | EF1 | 27 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1970 | EF1 | 60 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1970 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYFIELD SOUTH (11,038 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | HAYFIELD SOUTH | 11,038 | 86 km |
| 2022 | POLO | 5,571 | 96 km |
| 2011 | KING RANCH | 3,075 | 90 km |
| 2009 | STILLMAN | 1,466 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 62°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.8").