Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reid Hope King has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 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 26.8 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 18 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average
76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average
63°F (17°C)
July Average
86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density
2,603/sq mi
Coordinates
25.9213°N, 97.4148°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Cameron County County
Nearest Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 1 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)5.71"
Driest Month (Mar)0.83"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
91.7 / 100
Community Resilience
6.3 / 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)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.7.
Jun 28, 2021
96 km E of South Padre Island, Texas
M2.7
123 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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
255 km
2024
Francine
Category 1
75 mph
272 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
261 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
87 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
157 km
2010
Alex
Category 2
109 mph
180 km
2008
Dolly
Category 2
98 mph
53 km
2005
Emily
Category 3
127 mph
126 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
291 km
2003
Erika
Category 1
75 mph
69 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
144 mph
97 km
1988
Gilbert
Category 4
132 mph
187 km
1983
Barry
Category 1
81 mph
58 km
1980
Allen
Category 5
161 mph
29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
113 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 26 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983
EF3
92 km
6.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
27 km
0.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
43 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 9, 1980
EF2
15 km
4.6 mi
0
May 24, 1970
EF2
74 km
25.5 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF2
8 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 1, 1962
EF2
71 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 2023
EF1
23 km
0.5 mi
1
Oct 30, 2015
EF1
56 km
0.7 mi
0
Jun 30, 2011
EF1
81 km
0.4 mi
0
Jul 16, 2007
EF1
87 km
1.0 mi
0
May 21, 2001
EF1
96 km
0.2 mi
0
May 21, 2001
EF1
98 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 4, 1997
EF1
8 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 1988
EF1
41 km
0.5 mi
0
Aug 29, 1981
EF1
96 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1977
EF1
32 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 16, 1977
EF1
26 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 20, 1970
EF1
69 km
5.7 mi
0
Sep 13, 1970
EF1
94 km
1.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: HAYFIELD SOUTH (11,038 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
HAYFIELD SOUTH
11,038
95 km
2011
KING RANCH
3,075
99 km
2009
STILLMAN
1,466
98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
63°F (17°C)
1.5 in
February
63°F (17°C)
1.3 in
March
69°F (21°C)
0.8 in
Driest
April
74°F (23°C)
1.7 in
May
79°F (26°C)
2.5 in
June
83°F (28°C)
2.9 in
July
86°F (30°C)
2.1 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.9 in
September
81°F (27°C)
5.7 in
Wettest
October
75°F (24°C)
3.3 in
November
68°F (20°C)
1.7 in
December
62°F (17°C)
1.2 in
Coldest
Reid Hope King has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 62°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.8").
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