Weather & Climate in Doffing, TX

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

Doffing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°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 20.2 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 191 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	73.4°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	191 ft (58 m)
Area	4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density	1,184/sq mi
Coordinates	26.2788°N, 98.3856°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hidalgo County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Allen International (MFE) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.7 / 100
Community Resilience	0.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jun 14, 2009	35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.4	145 km	18 km
Mar 18, 2014	18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico	M4.1	150 km	1 km
Jan 19, 2014	12 km SSW of China, Mexico	M4.1	118 km	12 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	120 km	41 km
Mar 4, 2014	27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	136 km	5 km
Nov 25, 2013	23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	139 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2014	15 km SW of China, Mexico	M4.0	122 km	8 km
Nov 30, 2013	26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.9	138 km	2 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	121 km	10 km
Nov 26, 2013	22 km S of China, Mexico	M3.6	122 km	37 km
Aug 30, 2016	11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.6	137 km	38 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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	289 km
2020	Hanna	Category 1	92 mph	52 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	132 mph	223 km
2010	Alex	Category 2	109 mph	236 km
2008	Dolly	Category 2	98 mph	63 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	127 mph	146 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	92 mph	297 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	75 mph	144 km
1999	Bret	Category 4	144 mph	94 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	132 mph	191 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	81 mph	132 km
1980	Allen	Category 5	161 mph	55 km

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

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983	EF3	26 km	6.1 mi	0
May 12, 1969	EF3	71 km	0.1 mi	0
May 12, 1969	EF3	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1965	EF3	47 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 1991	EF2	28 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 9, 1980	EF2	90 km	4.6 mi	0
May 24, 1970	EF2	66 km	25.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1967	EF2	12 km	40.2 mi	0
Jun 1, 1962	EF2	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 26, 1950	EF2	72 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 30, 2015	EF1	72 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 30, 2011	EF1	26 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 16, 2007	EF1	18 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 2003	EF1	8 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	8 km	0.1 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	9 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1997	EF1	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1994	EF1	22 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 16, 1988	EF1	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1983	EF1	30 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BURNS RANCH FIRE	58,395	50 km
2022	HAYFIELD SOUTH	11,038	88 km
2021	KING	9,793	76 km
2022	VIB	7,817	79 km
2017	HOPPER	7,150	88 km
2022	BLANKET	5,823	87 km
2022	POLO	5,571	89 km
2008	ENCINO	3,979	73 km
2021	NORTH JONES	3,541	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,389	69 km
2011	KING RANCH	3,075	77 km
2008	JONES RANCH	2,998	72 km
2005	2686	2,979	71 km
2009	HOPPER	2,929	86 km
2009	SAN CARLOS	2,849	92 km
2021	JONES	2,178	76 km
2010	ENCINITOS RANCH	1,967	55 km
2022	755	1,846	74 km
2011	ENCINITOS	1,748	56 km
2022	DEER	1,657	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
March	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
May	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
June	84°F (29°C)	2.8 in
July	85°F (30°C)	1.8 in
August	86°F (30°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	82°F (28°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	76°F (24°C)	2.3 in
November	67°F (20°C)	1.0 in
December	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in

Doffing has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 58°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.6").

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