Weather & Climate in Salineño North, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Salineño North has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°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 19.5 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 288 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	76.6°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	288 ft (88 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	445/sq mi
Coordinates	26.5272°N, 99.0950°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Zapata County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Allen International (MFE) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	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: M4.4.

Jun 14, 2009	35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.4	139 km	18 km
May 12, 2025	13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.2	149 km	14 km
Mar 18, 2014	18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico	M4.1	128 km	1 km
Jan 19, 2014	12 km SSW of China, Mexico	M4.1	106 km	12 km
Dec 22, 2013	19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.0	134 km	37 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	122 km	41 km
Mar 4, 2014	27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	118 km	5 km
Nov 25, 2013	23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	118 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2014	15 km SW of China, Mexico	M4.0	106 km	8 km
Nov 30, 2013	26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.9	119 km	2 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	112 km	10 km
Nov 26, 2013	22 km S of China, Mexico	M3.6	115 km	37 km
Aug 30, 2016	11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.6	98 km	38 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 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	109 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	132 mph	268 km
2010	Alex	Category 2	109 mph	279 km
2008	Dolly	Category 2	98 mph	129 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	127 mph	174 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	75 mph	210 km
1999	Bret	Category 4	144 mph	118 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	132 mph	216 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	81 mph	203 km
1980	Allen	Category 4	144 mph	72 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 62 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983	EF3	94 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1965	EF3	78 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 1991	EF2	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 29, 1971	EF2	100 km	0.3 mi	0
May 23, 1970	EF2	45 km	4.5 mi	0
May 23, 1970	EF2	45 km	4.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1967	EF2	72 km	40.2 mi	0
Apr 5, 1961	EF2	92 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1956	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 2010	EF1	95 km	1.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 2007	EF1	94 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 2003	EF1	72 km	0.3 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1994	EF1	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1983	EF1	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 1981	EF1	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1980	EF1	72 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1970	EF1	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 20, 1967	EF1	97 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	88 km
2017	HOPPER	7,150	97 km
2022	BLANKET	5,823	96 km
2021	NORTH JONES	3,541	87 km
2023	JENNINGS	3,494	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,389	55 km
2008	DANA	3,127	96 km
2008	JONES RANCH	2,998	59 km
2005	2686	2,979	34 km
2009	HOPPER	2,929	96 km
2021	JONES	2,178	83 km
2010	ENCINITOS RANCH	1,967	78 km
2011	ENCINITOS	1,748	81 km
2023	FLORIDA	1,514	98 km
2008	SAN RAFAEL RANCH	1,407	65 km
2005	BORREGO	1,392	55 km
2004	ROMAN COMPLEX	1,241	34 km
2022	LA PALOMA	1,214	54 km
2004	SAN ISIDRO	1,181	78 km
2008	DUVAL COUNTY	1,048	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in
February	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
March	69°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in
May	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in
June	85°F (30°C)	2.5 in
July	89°F (32°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	87°F (30°C)	2.2 in
September	83°F (28°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
October	75°F (24°C)	2.1 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Salineño North has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 59°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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