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Weather & Climate in Los Indios, TX

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

Los Indios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°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 28.2 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 54 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation54 ft (16 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates26.0499°N, 97.7348°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportValley International (HRL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.3 / 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)

Hurricane History

13 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 266 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 265 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 92 mph 67 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 178 km
2010 Alex Category 2 109 mph 199 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 98 mph 45 km
2005 Emily Category 3 127 mph 133 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 293 km
2003 Erika Category 1 75 mph 90 km
1999 Bret Category 4 144 mph 95 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 132 mph 189 km
1983 Barry Category 1 81 mph 76 km
1980 Allen Category 5 161 mph 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

128 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 59 km 6.1 mi 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 15 km 0.1 mi 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 20 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 94 km 1.5 mi 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 21 km 4.6 mi 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 50 km 25.5 mi 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 75 km 40.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 47 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 100 km 4.7 mi 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 47 km 0.5 mi 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 36 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 47 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 52 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 74 km 0.3 mi 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 61 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 82 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 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 88 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 77 km
2022 POLO 5,571 86 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 77 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 93 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 72 km
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
February 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Los Indios has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 61°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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