Weather & Climate in Encino, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Encino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54. 41% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9363°N, 98.1153°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hidalgo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 24 |
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
2 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 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 87 km | 5 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 |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 39 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 162 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 58 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 223 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 18 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 26 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
200 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF3 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 34 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1991 | EF2 | 59 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 78 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1970 | EF2 | 59 km | 25.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 98 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1968 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1967 | EF2 | 89 km | 40.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1962 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1962 | EF2 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 26, 1950 | EF2 | 6 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2016 | EF1 | 65 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2016 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2014 | EF1 | 48 km | 5.3 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 | 28 km |
| 2022 | BORREGA | 54,575 | 48 km |
| 2011 | SMAC | 19,449 | 39 km |
| 2020 | SHOOTING RANGE | 15,389 | 94 km |
| 2012 | 6 MILE | 12,272 | 92 km |
| 2024 | LAGUNA 24 | 12,147 | 93 km |
| 2022 | HAYFIELD SOUTH | 11,038 | 49 km |
| 2005 | DAISY | 10,556 | 91 km |
| 2021 | KING | 9,793 | 6 km |
| 2017 | CANE | 8,802 | 74 km |
| 2022 | VIB | 7,817 | 6 km |
| 2017 | HOPPER | 7,150 | 25 km |
| 2018 | TRUST | 6,648 | 54 km |
| 2022 | BLANKET | 5,823 | 26 km |
| 2022 | POLO | 5,571 | 40 km |
| 2009 | TURTLE | 5,457 | 75 km |
| 1986 | FIREWORKS | 4,733 | 91 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 44 km |
| 2018 | LIGHTNING14 | 4,241 | 83 km |
| 2008 | ENCINO | 3,979 | 6 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Encino has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").