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Weather & Climate in Hidalgo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7899°N, 99.8770°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 24, 2025 | 18 km E of El Indio, Texas | M3.6 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas | M2.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.7 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas | M2.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 91 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 92 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 18 km SSW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.6 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas | M2.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 11 km E of Dilley, Texas | M2.6 | 125 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 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 | 228 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 3 | 115 mph | 191 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 115 mph | 57 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 322 | 44,652 | 78 km |
| 2008 | COTULLA | 8,419 | 95 km |
| 2008 | COMMANCHE RANCH | 4,488 | 87 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 97 km |
| 2023 | JENNINGS | 3,494 | 98 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,570 | 100 km |
| 2009 | FARCO MINE | 2,421 | 7 km |
| 2006 | ENCINAL | 1,900 | 91 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,522 | 76 km |
| 2018 | MINE | 1,224 | 8 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in |
Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.6").