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Weather & Climate in Refugio, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 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 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 51 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3074°N, 97.2750°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Refugio County County |
| Nearest Airport | Corpus Christi International (CRP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 20, 2011 | 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 102 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 102 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 129 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 111 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 163 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 21 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 279 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 157 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 228 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 127 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
432 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 126 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 40 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 1968 | EF3 | 61 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 34 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1966 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1966 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 21 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 23 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2010 | EF2 | 32 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 73 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 96 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 49 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 56 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1972 | EF2 | 60 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1972 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATAGORDA B5 (7,817 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | MATAGORDA B5 | 7,817 | 75 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 37 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,966 | 37 km |
| 2008 | POLARIS | 4,624 | 88 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,589 | 26 km |
| 2001 | SAVANNAH S | 3,866 | 41 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,320 | 29 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 75 km |
| 2018 | TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI | 3,024 | 54 km |
| 2019 | TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 | 2,924 | 50 km |
| 2009 | 2009 MI A 5 | 2,844 | 52 km |
| 2020 | T-10 UNIT | 2,821 | 31 km |
| 2016 | MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI FY 2016 | 2,794 | 50 km |
| 2008 | LAURELES | 2,699 | 81 km |
| 2019 | TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH | 2,641 | 33 km |
| 2008 | 2009 MI B 7 | 2,608 | 63 km |
| 1985 | UNIT 32 | 2,553 | 39 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,537 | 82 km |
| 2009 | 2009 C 10 | 2,504 | 37 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 2,483 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in |
Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (1.4").