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Weather & Climate in El Ranchito y Refugio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ranchito y Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 286.5 sq mi (742.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8415°N, 97.3551°W |
| Timezone | America/Matamoros |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 119 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 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 157 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 170 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 54 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 118 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 296 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 60 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 101 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 182 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 49 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 33 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| 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 | 84°F (29°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 |
El Ranchito y Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.8").