Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Granjeno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°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 22.2 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 107 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average
77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average
63°F (17°C)
July Average
89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days
312 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
107 ft (33 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density
1,087/sq mi
Coordinates
26.1371°N, 98.3034°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Hidalgo County County
Nearest Airport
Mc Allen International (MFE) 8 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall22.2"
42% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)3.94"
Driest Month (Mar)0.59"
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
11 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
140 km
18 km
Mar 18, 2014
18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico
M4.1
148 km
1 km
Jan 19, 2014
12 km SSW of China, Mexico
M4.1
116 km
12 km
Feb 11, 2014
31 km SSE of China, Mexico
M4.0
114 km
41 km
Mar 4, 2014
27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico
M4.0
134 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico
M4.0
137 km
10 km
Mar 2, 2014
15 km SW of China, Mexico
M4.0
120 km
8 km
Nov 30, 2013
26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico
M3.9
136 km
2 km
Mar 5, 2014
18 km SSW of China, Mexico
M3.9
118 km
10 km
Nov 26, 2013
22 km S of China, Mexico
M3.6
117 km
37 km
Aug 30, 2016
11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico
M3.6
139 km
38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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
294 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
60 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
226 km
2010
Alex
Category 2
109 mph
219 km
2008
Dolly
Category 2
98 mph
64 km
2005
Emily
Category 3
127 mph
133 km
2003
Erika
Category 1
75 mph
126 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
144 mph
104 km
1988
Gilbert
Category 4
132 mph
178 km
1983
Barry
Category 1
81 mph
115 km
1980
Allen
Category 5
161 mph
66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
119 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983
EF3
10 km
6.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
70 km
0.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
63 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 19, 1965
EF3
63 km
1.5 mi
0
May 5, 1991
EF2
46 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 9, 1980
EF2
78 km
4.6 mi
0
May 24, 1970
EF2
67 km
25.5 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF2
87 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 26, 1967
EF2
18 km
40.2 mi
0
Jun 1, 1962
EF2
64 km
1.0 mi
0
Jan 26, 1950
EF2
85 km
4.7 mi
0
Oct 30, 2015
EF1
68 km
0.7 mi
0
Jun 30, 2011
EF1
11 km
0.4 mi
0
Jul 16, 2007
EF1
10 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 30, 2003
EF1
18 km
0.3 mi
0
May 21, 2001
EF1
11 km
0.1 mi
0
May 21, 2001
EF1
9 km
0.2 mi
0
Apr 4, 1997
EF1
85 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 14, 1994
EF1
39 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 1988
EF1
60 km
0.5 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
63 km
2022
HAYFIELD SOUTH
11,038
93 km
2021
KING
9,793
88 km
2022
VIB
7,817
91 km
2022
POLO
5,571
95 km
2008
ENCINO
3,979
85 km
2021
NORTH JONES
3,541
99 km
2008
UNNAMED
3,389
87 km
2011
KING RANCH
3,075
83 km
2008
JONES RANCH
2,998
90 km
2005
2686
2,979
89 km
2009
SAN CARLOS
2,849
100 km
2021
JONES
2,178
92 km
2010
ENCINITOS RANCH
1,967
70 km
2022
755
1,846
88 km
2011
ENCINITOS
1,748
72 km
2009
STILLMAN
1,466
71 km
2023
ELECTRIC SLIDE
1,410
89 km
2008
SAN RAFAEL RANCH
1,407
79 km
2005
BORREGO
1,392
87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
63°F (17°C)
1.5 in
February
62°F (17°C)
1.2 in
March
70°F (21°C)
0.6 in
Driest
April
76°F (24°C)
1.4 in
May
80°F (27°C)
2.9 in
June
84°F (29°C)
2.7 in
July
89°F (31°C)
1.9 in
Warmest
August
86°F (30°C)
2.4 in
September
82°F (28°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
October
75°F (24°C)
2.2 in
November
68°F (20°C)
1.0 in
December
61°F (16°C)
1.1 in
Coldest
Granjeno has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 61°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.6").