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Weather & Climate in Colorado Acres, TX

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

Colorado Acres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 312 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 21.4 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 565 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation565 ft (172 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates27.6449°N, 99.2143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebb County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

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

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 135 km 5 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 115 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 132 km 1 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 136 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 119 km 5 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 142 km 3 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 146 km 9 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 138 km 7 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 146 km 6 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 144 km 2 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 113 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 143 km 8 km
Jun 3, 2018 8 km E of Christine, Texas M3.0 150 km 3 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 129 km 6 km
Jun 11, 2018 6 km E of Christine, Texas M2.9 148 km 3 km
Mar 25, 2023 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 146 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2019 9 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 143 km 5 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 88 km 5 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 129 km 4 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 112 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 92 mph 167 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 217 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 98 mph 189 km
2005 Emily Category 1 81 mph 299 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 251 km
1999 Bret Category 4 138 mph 126 km
1980 Allen Category 4 127 mph 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 33 km 0.3 mi 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 83 km 4.5 mi 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 83 km 4.5 mi 0
May 18, 1965 EF2 100 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 48 km 2.5 mi 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 45 km 3.6 mi 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 67 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 8, 1993 EF1 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 38 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1983 EF1 79 km 0.3 mi 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 87 km 0.5 mi 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 87 km 0.5 mi 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 17 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 39 km 0.1 mi 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 96 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1972 EF1 83 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 1972 EF1 92 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 16, 1971 EF1 80 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF1 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 80 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 65 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 88 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 55 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 58 km
2008 DANA 3,127 56 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 38 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 70 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 63 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,633 77 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 56 km
2018 MINE 1,224 70 km
2004 SAN ISIDRO 1,181 98 km
2023 WAGGNER 1,099 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Colorado Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 58°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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