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Weather & Climate in Encinal, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Encinal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 87°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 21.7 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 554 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0405°N, 99.3545°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | La Salle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laredo International (LRD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 18 km E of El Indio, Texas | M3.6 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas | M3.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M3.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2 km SW of Christine, Texas | M3.1 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 23 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.0 | 148 km | 8 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 | 209 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 214 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 162 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 127 mph | 60 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 17 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF4 | 89 km | 23.3 mi | 5 |
| Jun 29, 1971 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1971 | EF2 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 1968 | EF2 | 67 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1966 | EF2 | 87 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1961 | EF2 | 85 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1956 | EF2 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1955 | EF2 | 1 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2015 | EF1 | 56 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1983 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1983 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1983 | EF1 | 73 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1980 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1980 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1977 | EF1 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1977 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1972 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 322 | 44,652 | 34 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 65 km |
| 2008 | COTULLA | 8,419 | 45 km |
| 2022 | LOS ANGELES | 6,287 | 64 km |
| 2008 | COMMANCHE RANCH | 4,488 | 91 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 41 km |
| 2008 | DANA | 3,127 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,570 | 56 km |
| 2009 | FARCO MINE | 2,421 | 56 km |
| 2022 | GROOVE | 2,299 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,171 | 52 km |
| 2006 | ENCINAL | 1,900 | 43 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,522 | 98 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,411 | 46 km |
| 2018 | MINE | 1,224 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Encinal has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.9").