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Weather & Climate in Colonia Venustiano Carranza, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia Venustiano Carranza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 384.6 sq mi (996.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6386°N, 100.5567°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 30 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 28 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 22 km | 9 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 27 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 26 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas | M2.6 | 13 km | 7 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 38 km | 8 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 39 km | 3 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas | M2.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 11 km E of Dilley, Texas | M2.6 | 146 km | 9 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 51 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 45 km | 2 km |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 22 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 2 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 170 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURR (4,633 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BURR | 4,633 | 46 km |
| 2008 | COMMANCHE RANCH | 4,488 | 48 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,522 | 40 km |
| 2020 | MOODY | 1,070 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Colonia Venustiano Carranza has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").