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Weather & Climate in Madero del Río, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madero del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 277.7 sq mi (719.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2258°N, 100.8258°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 93 km | 9 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 89 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 93 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 96 km | 8 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas | M2.6 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 89 km | 11 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 115 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 104 km | 2 km |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 km E of El Indio, Texas | M2.5 | 105 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BROWN RANCH (17,881 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | BROWN RANCH | 17,881 | 94 km |
| 2000 | NUECES RIVER FIRE | 5,576 | 93 km |
| 2022 | BURR | 4,633 | 34 km |
| 2008 | HOLMES | 3,331 | 56 km |
| 2022 | WEST NUECES | 1,893 | 70 km |
| 2008 | CARTA VALLEY | 1,657 | 61 km |
| 2020 | MOODY | 1,070 | 12 km |
| 2006 | CIRCLE K | 1,045 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°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) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in |
Madero del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").