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Weather & Climate in Los Cavazos, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Los Cavazos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 296 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 24 / among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area286.0 sq mi (740.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates26.1474°N, 98.3461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Matamoros

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Earthquake History

12 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 M4.4 137 km 18 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 145 km 1 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 113 km 12 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 148 km 37 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 112 km 41 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 131 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 134 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 117 km 8 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 133 km 2 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 115 km 10 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 115 km 37 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 136 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 296 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 92 mph 61 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 229 km
2010 Alex Category 2 109 mph 221 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 98 mph 67 km
2005 Emily Category 3 127 mph 132 km
2003 Erika Category 1 75 mph 129 km
1999 Bret Category 4 144 mph 105 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 132 mph 178 km
1983 Barry Category 1 81 mph 119 km
1980 Allen Category 5 161 mph 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

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 95 km
2021 KING 9,793 88 km
2022 VIB 7,817 91 km
2022 POLO 5,571 97 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 85 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 84 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 85 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 87 km
2005 2686 2,979 85 km
2021 JONES 2,178 91 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 69 km
2022 755 1,846 87 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 70 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 72 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 89 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 77 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 84 km
2008 281 1,308 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in

Los Cavazos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 58°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.6").

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