Weather & Climate in Realitos, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Realitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 444 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4454°N, 98.5302°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Duval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M3.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2 km SW of Christine, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 6 km E of Christine, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas | M2.9 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas | M2.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 9 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas | M2.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2020 | 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 8 km NNE of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 12 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 24 km E of Christine, Texas | M2.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas | M2.7 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 18 km NE of Tilden, Texas | M2.6 | 124 km | 6 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 |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 128 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 272 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 57 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 49 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
176 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 91 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 74 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 74 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1971 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1970 | EF2 | 95 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1970 | EF2 | 96 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 78 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1968 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1965 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1962 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1962 | EF2 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
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 | 88 km |
| 2022 | BORREGA | 54,575 | 53 km |
| 2011 | SMAC | 19,449 | 32 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 13,175 | 64 km |
| 2021 | KING | 9,793 | 76 km |
| 2022 | VIB | 7,817 | 74 km |
| 2017 | HOPPER | 7,150 | 47 km |
| 2022 | BLANKET | 5,823 | 47 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 47 km |
| 2008 | ENCINO | 3,979 | 74 km |
| 2023 | LAGUNA LARGA | 3,850 | 55 km |
| 2021 | NORTH JONES | 3,541 | 49 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 81 km |
| 2023 | JENNINGS | 3,494 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,389 | 68 km |
| 2009 | FLACA | 3,366 | 87 km |
| 2008 | DANA | 3,127 | 26 km |
| 2008 | JONES RANCH | 2,998 | 64 km |
| 2005 | 2686 | 2,979 | 84 km |
| 2009 | HOPPER | 2,929 | 49 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in |
Realitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 58°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").