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Weather & Climate in Riviera, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riviera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°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 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 31 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2995°N, 97.7981°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kleberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alice International (ALI) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
13 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 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 9 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2020 | 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 8 km NNE of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 12 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.7 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jan 27, 2019 | 12 km NW of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 10 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2019 | 11 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.5 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Three Rivers, Texas | M2.5 | 146 km | 7 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 | 202 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 113 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 89 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 269 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 35 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 73 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
288 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 75 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 30 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 10 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1965 | EF3 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 31 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 31 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 31 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1970 | EF2 | 89 km | 25.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 54 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1968 | EF2 | 49 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | EF2 | 56 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1967 | EF2 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1965 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF2 | 81 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: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | BURNS RANCH FIRE | 58,395 | 79 km |
| 2022 | BORREGA | 54,575 | 21 km |
| 2011 | SMAC | 19,449 | 61 km |
| 2020 | SHOOTING RANGE | 15,389 | 48 km |
| 2012 | 6 MILE | 12,272 | 47 km |
| 2024 | LAGUNA 24 | 12,147 | 48 km |
| 2022 | HAYFIELD SOUTH | 11,038 | 63 km |
| 2005 | DAISY | 10,556 | 46 km |
| 2021 | KING | 9,793 | 52 km |
| 2017 | CANE | 8,802 | 53 km |
| 2022 | VIB | 7,817 | 49 km |
| 2017 | HOPPER | 7,150 | 58 km |
| 2018 | TRUST | 6,648 | 33 km |
| 2022 | BLANKET | 5,823 | 59 km |
| 2022 | POLO | 5,571 | 54 km |
| 2009 | TURTLE | 5,457 | 47 km |
| 1986 | FIREWORKS | 4,733 | 46 km |
| 2008 | POLARIS | 4,624 | 57 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 28 km |
| 2018 | LIGHTNING14 | 4,241 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in |
Riviera has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (0.7").