Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laguna Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 27% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
85°F (30°C)
Geography
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density
6,188/sq mi
Coordinates
26.0808°N, 97.2593°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Cameron County County
Nearest Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall23.3"
39% below US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep)5.26"
Driest Month (Jan)0.96"
Air Quality
AQI Median
61.0
Rating
Moderate
Good Days %
27.0%
Unhealthy Days
61
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
91.7 / 100
Community Resilience
6.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.7.
Jun 28, 2021
96 km E of South Padre Island, Texas
M2.7
106 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
231 km
2024
Francine
Category 1
75 mph
256 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
238 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
73 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
134 km
2010
Alex
Category 2
109 mph
193 km
2008
Dolly
Category 2
98 mph
36 km
2005
Emily
Category 3
127 mph
147 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
268 km
2003
Erika
Category 1
75 mph
88 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
144 mph
74 km
1988
Gilbert
Category 4
132 mph
210 km
1983
Barry
Category 1
81 mph
77 km
1980
Allen
Category 5
161 mph
6 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
107 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 16 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 12, 1969
EF3
34 km
0.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
45 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 9, 1980
EF2
32 km
4.6 mi
0
May 24, 1970
EF2
69 km
25.5 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF2
31 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 1, 1962
EF2
68 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 2023
EF1
0 km
0.5 mi
1
Oct 30, 2015
EF1
52 km
0.7 mi
0
Jun 30, 2011
EF1
93 km
0.4 mi
0
Jul 16, 2007
EF1
98 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 4, 1997
EF1
24 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 1988
EF1
45 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 21, 1977
EF1
42 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 16, 1977
EF1
10 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 20, 1970
EF1
67 km
5.7 mi
0
Jun 1, 1970
EF1
37 km
0.5 mi
0
May 13, 1969
EF1
4 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 20, 1968
EF1
52 km
0.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF1
92 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 20, 1967
EF1
33 km
5.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: HAYFIELD SOUTH (11,038 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
HAYFIELD SOUTH
11,038
84 km
2022
POLO
5,571
95 km
2011
KING RANCH
3,075
91 km
2009
STILLMAN
1,466
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
1.0 in
Coldest, Driest
February
65°F (18°C)
1.2 in
March
70°F (21°C)
1.1 in
April
75°F (24°C)
1.3 in
May
81°F (27°C)
2.1 in
June
84°F (29°C)
2.7 in
July
85°F (30°C)
1.4 in
August
85°F (30°C)
1.3 in
Warmest
September
83°F (28°C)
5.3 in
Wettest
October
77°F (25°C)
2.7 in
November
69°F (21°C)
1.9 in
December
63°F (17°C)
1.3 in
Laguna Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 61°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").