Weather & Climate in Carrizo Hill, TX

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

Carrizo Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°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 19.5 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 627 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	72.7°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	627 ft (191 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	2,823/sq mi
Coordinates	28.5050°N, 99.8311°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dimmit County County
Nearest Airport	Maverick County Memorial International (EGP) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.99"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.6 / 100
Community Resilience	5.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jul 24, 2025	18 km E of El Indio, Texas	M3.6	28 km	1 km
Apr 3, 2005	11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico	M3.5	48 km	5 km
Jun 24, 2012	16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Feb 20, 2022	3 km S of El Indio, Texas	M3.4	47 km	3 km
Jan 9, 2021	3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas	M3.3	50 km	9 km
Feb 18, 2021	7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas	M3.3	44 km	7 km
Sep 10, 2014	7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas	M3.2	122 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2018	2 km SW of Christine, Texas	M3.1	132 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	49 km	2 km
Feb 27, 2021	6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas	M3.0	53 km	9 km
Jun 3, 2018	8 km E of Christine, Texas	M3.0	142 km	3 km
Jun 11, 2018	6 km E of Christine, Texas	M2.9	140 km	3 km
Sep 21, 2024	17 km NE of Tilden, Texas	M2.9	140 km	6 km
Apr 11, 2009	5 km SSE of Jourdanton, Texas	M2.8	134 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2025	17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas	M2.8	101 km	4 km
Jan 16, 2015	5 km NW of Jourdanton, Texas	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2019	3 km E of Cotulla, Texas	M2.8	63 km	5 km
Aug 10, 1992	4 km NNW of Pleasanton, Texas	M2.8	141 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2018	13 km E of Christine, Texas	M2.7	147 km	3 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	278 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	132 mph	248 km
2008	Dolly	Category 2	98 mph	300 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	81 mph	287 km
1999	Bret	Category 4	138 mph	231 km
1980	Allen	Category 3	115 mph	120 km

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

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 25 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973	EF4	70 km	23.3 mi	5
Apr 24, 2007	EF3	59 km	4.0 mi	7
Apr 29, 1975	EF3	89 km	8.3 mi	3
Mar 19, 2006	EF2	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 2002	EF2	94 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1981	EF2	51 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1975	EF2	80 km	0.1 mi	0
May 6, 1972	EF2	90 km	6.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1971	EF2	6 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 3, 1970	EF2	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 3, 1970	EF2	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF2	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 26, 1968	EF2	61 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 1966	EF2	22 km	16.0 mi	0
May 2, 1959	EF2	76 km	4.6 mi	0
May 1, 1959	EF2	97 km	5.7 mi	0
Oct 18, 1956	EF2	20 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1955	EF2	71 km	3.6 mi	0
May 15, 2015	EF1	43 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 12, 2001	EF1	80 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	HIGHWAY 322	44,652	46 km
2008	COTULLA	8,419	58 km
2022	LOS ANGELES	6,287	90 km
2022	BURR	4,633	92 km
2008	COMMANCHE RANCH	4,488	24 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,532	99 km
2009	FARCO MINE	2,421	72 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,522	46 km
2018	MINE	1,224	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
February	58°F (15°C)	1.1 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in	Driest
April	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
May	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	84°F (29°C)	2.6 in
July	86°F (30°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	86°F (30°C)	2.4 in
September	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
October	73°F (23°C)	2.7 in
November	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
December	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Carrizo Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.9").

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