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Weather & Climate in Leakey, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leakey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°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 29.3 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 1,606 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,606 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,061/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7254°N, 99.7631°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Real County County |
| Nearest Airport | Del Rio International (DRT) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 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 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas | M3.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.8 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 5 km NW of Jourdanton, Texas | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 4 km NNW of Pleasanton, Texas | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.7 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 15 km E of Pearsall, Texas | M2.7 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 148 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 133 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 18 km SSW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.6 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas | M2.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 11 km E of Dilley, Texas | M2.6 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas | M2.6 | 132 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 265 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
97 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 58 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 16, 1989 | EF4 | 81 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1999 | EF3 | 84 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1975 | EF3 | 92 km | 8.3 mi | 3 |
| Jun 26, 1970 | EF3 | 93 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2016 | EF2 | 81 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2006 | EF2 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2002 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | EF2 | 70 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1996 | EF2 | 31 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1995 | EF2 | 31 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1983 | EF2 | 92 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1976 | EF2 | 85 km | 15.2 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1975 | EF2 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1971 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1970 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 1959 | EF2 | 75 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1959 | EF2 | 63 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1959 | EF2 | 53 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1957 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BROWN RANCH (17,881 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | BROWN RANCH | 17,881 | 71 km |
| 2011 | OASIS | 7,919 | 75 km |
| 2000 | NUECES RIVER FIRE | 5,576 | 67 km |
| 2022 | NETHERY ROAD | 3,391 | 78 km |
| 2008 | GARVEN STORE COMPLEX | 3,379 | 34 km |
| 2008 | HOLMES | 3,331 | 64 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,719 | 74 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 2,654 | 38 km |
| 2011 | MAYNARD CREEK FIRE | 2,374 | 80 km |
| 2022 | WEST NUECES | 1,893 | 47 km |
| 2011 | DOSS | 1,860 | 90 km |
| 2008 | KERR COUNTY COMPLEX | 1,775 | 64 km |
| 2008 | CARTA VALLEY | 1,657 | 86 km |
| 2008 | TAYLOR ROAD | 1,355 | 62 km |
| 2015 | MK | 1,311 | 53 km |
| 2005 | MILLENIUM RANCH | 1,191 | 64 km |
| 2006 | CVFD NUMBER 70 | 1,177 | 37 km |
| 2022 | DAS GOAT | 1,135 | 85 km |
| 2006 | CIRCLE K | 1,045 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Leakey has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.1").