Weather & Climate in Evergreen, TX

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

Evergreen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 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 19.5 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 234 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	76.6°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	234 ft (71 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density	13,000/sq mi
Coordinates	26.4249°N, 99.0242°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Zapata County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Allen International (MFE) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively 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 High
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 6, 2004	18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.5	148 km	38 km
Jun 14, 2009	35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.4	130 km	18 km
May 12, 2025	13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.2	141 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2014	18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico	M4.1	121 km	1 km
Jan 19, 2014	12 km SSW of China, Mexico	M4.1	96 km	12 km
Dec 22, 2013	19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.0	127 km	37 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	111 km	41 km
Mar 4, 2014	27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	110 km	5 km
Nov 25, 2013	23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	110 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2014	15 km SW of China, Mexico	M4.0	97 km	8 km
Nov 30, 2013	26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.9	111 km	2 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	102 km	10 km
Nov 26, 2013	22 km S of China, Mexico	M3.6	105 km	37 km
Aug 30, 2016	11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.6	93 km	38 km

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

Hurricane History

10 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	104 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	132 mph	268 km
2010	Alex	Category 2	109 mph	266 km
2008	Dolly	Category 2	98 mph	122 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	127 mph	162 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	75 mph	197 km
1999	Bret	Category 4	144 mph	119 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	132 mph	204 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	81 mph	190 km
1980	Allen	Category 4	144 mph	77 km

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

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 63 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983	EF3	82 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1965	EF3	76 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 1991	EF2	55 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 1970	EF2	58 km	4.5 mi	0
May 23, 1970	EF2	59 km	4.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1967	EF2	61 km	40.2 mi	0
Sep 7, 1956	EF2	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 2011	EF1	90 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 16, 2007	EF1	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 2003	EF1	61 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 14, 1994	EF1	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1983	EF1	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 1981	EF1	74 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1980	EF1	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1970	EF1	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 20, 1967	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 1965	EF1	62 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 15, 1962	EF1	66 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 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	85 km
2017	HOPPER	7,150	99 km
2022	BLANKET	5,823	98 km
2021	NORTH JONES	3,541	90 km
2023	JENNINGS	3,494	81 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,389	59 km
2008	JONES RANCH	2,998	62 km
2005	2686	2,979	40 km
2009	HOPPER	2,929	98 km
2021	JONES	2,178	85 km
2010	ENCINITOS RANCH	1,967	77 km
2011	ENCINITOS	1,748	80 km
2008	SAN RAFAEL RANCH	1,407	66 km
2005	BORREGO	1,392	59 km
2004	ROMAN COMPLEX	1,241	39 km
2022	LA PALOMA	1,214	44 km
2004	SAN ISIDRO	1,181	82 km
2022	MILLER	1,005	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in
February	62°F (16°C)	1.1 in
March	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	76°F (24°C)	1.5 in
May	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in
June	86°F (30°C)	2.5 in
July	89°F (32°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	87°F (31°C)	2.1 in
September	83°F (28°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
October	75°F (24°C)	2.1 in
November	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Evergreen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 59°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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