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Weather & Climate in Ranchos Penitas West, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranchos Penitas West has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 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 19.7 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 494 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 494 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.6745°N, 99.6035°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laredo International (LRD) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 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 | 107 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 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas | M3.0 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas | M2.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.8 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.7 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas | M2.7 | 116 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 114 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Aug 18, 2021 | 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M2.6 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas | M2.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 11 km E of Dilley, Texas | M2.6 | 121 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 253 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 162 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 127 mph | 28 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 43 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 29, 1971 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1971 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1970 | EF2 | 92 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1970 | EF2 | 92 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1961 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1956 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1955 | EF2 | 47 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2015 | EF1 | 99 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1983 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1980 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1980 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1977 | EF1 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1977 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1972 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1972 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 1968 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2015 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2015 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2012 | EF0 | 97 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 322 | 44,652 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 97 km |
| 2008 | COTULLA | 8,419 | 92 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 79 km |
| 2023 | JENNINGS | 3,494 | 72 km |
| 2008 | DANA | 3,127 | 91 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,570 | 74 km |
| 2009 | FARCO MINE | 2,421 | 34 km |
| 2022 | GROOVE | 2,299 | 87 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,171 | 90 km |
| 2006 | ENCINAL | 1,900 | 68 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,411 | 83 km |
| 2018 | MINE | 1,224 | 34 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Ranchos Penitas West has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 56°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.7").