Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°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 20.8 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 1,146 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average
52°F (11°C)
July Average
86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
312 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,146 ft (349 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density
592/sq mi
Coordinates
29.4591°N, 100.9534°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Kinney County County
Nearest Airport
Del Rio International (DRT) 6 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep)2.91"
Driest Month (Jan)0.55"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
90.1 / 100
Community Resilience
5.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 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
132 km
1 km
Apr 3, 2005
11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico
M3.5
134 km
5 km
Feb 20, 2022
3 km S of El Indio, Texas
M3.4
126 km
3 km
Feb 18, 2021
7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas
M3.3
130 km
7 km
Jan 9, 2021
3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas
M3.3
122 km
9 km
Jun 18, 2021
3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas
M3.1
125 km
2 km
Feb 27, 2021
6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas
M3.0
118 km
9 km
Aug 29, 2021
3 km SW of El Indio, Texas
M2.7
123 km
7 km
Apr 13, 2023
7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas
M2.7
128 km
9 km
Aug 18, 2021
2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas
M2.6
122 km
8 km
May 8, 2021
16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas
M2.6
123 km
8 km
May 7, 2024
16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas
M2.6
125 km
3 km
Jun 3, 2021
3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas
M2.6
99 km
7 km
Feb 16, 2021
5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas
M2.5
118 km
11 km
May 7, 2021
22 km SE of El Indio, Texas
M2.5
143 km
4 km
May 7, 2024
19 km E of El Indio, Texas
M2.5
132 km
2 km
May 9, 2024
19 km E of El Indio, Texas
M2.5
133 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
1980
Allen
Category 1
81 mph
266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
68 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 16, 1989
EF4
55 km
17.0 mi
0
Jun 26, 1970
EF3
49 km
3.8 mi
0
May 10, 1995
EF2
9 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 17, 1988
EF2
11 km
11.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF2
10 km
5.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF2
30 km
19.0 mi
0
May 6, 1972
EF2
68 km
6.5 mi
0
May 6, 1969
EF2
99 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 16, 1964
EF2
7 km
2.0 mi
0
May 27, 2004
EF1
5 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 22, 2000
EF1
7 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 15, 1996
EF1
98 km
0.5 mi
0
May 23, 1995
EF1
11 km
0.1 mi
0
May 10, 1995
EF1
11 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 19, 1993
EF1
11 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 19, 1993
EF1
13 km
1.5 mi
0
May 16, 1989
EF1
8 km
8.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF1
10 km
3.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF1
19 km
1.5 mi
0
May 11, 1982
EF1
18 km
19.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: DEATON COLE (167,598 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
DEATON COLE
167,598
89 km
2015
BROWN RANCH
17,881
78 km
2000
NUECES RIVER FIRE
5,576
78 km
2008
MACY
4,922
86 km
2022
BURR
4,633
61 km
2015
WEST
3,877
95 km
2007
HUDSPETH RANCH
3,688
95 km
2008
HOLMES
3,331
55 km
2011
MCPHERSON
2,592
99 km
2020
MCMEAN
2,394
98 km
2022
WEST NUECES
1,893
73 km
2008
CARTA VALLEY
1,657
44 km
2009
BEAVER LAKE
1,554
77 km
2008
DEATON
1,336
80 km
2005
MILLENIUM RANCH
1,191
93 km
2020
MOODY
1,070
17 km
2008
UNNAMED
1,045
80 km
2006
CIRCLE K
1,045
78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
52°F (11°C)
0.6 in
Coldest, Driest
February
56°F (13°C)
1.0 in
March
64°F (18°C)
0.9 in
April
71°F (22°C)
1.7 in
May
78°F (25°C)
2.4 in
June
83°F (28°C)
2.4 in
July
86°F (30°C)
1.8 in
Warmest
August
85°F (30°C)
2.1 in
September
80°F (27°C)
2.9 in
Wettest
October
71°F (21°C)
2.3 in
November
60°F (16°C)
0.9 in
December
52°F (11°C)
0.6 in
Lake View has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").