Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 61°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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 40 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Area
1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density
329/sq mi
Coordinates
25.9813°N, 97.5882°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Cameron County County
Nearest Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 11 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Sep)5.51"
Driest Month (Mar)0.79"
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
139 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
261 km
2024
Francine
Category 1
75 mph
289 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
263 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
80 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
169 km
2010
Alex
Category 2
109 mph
189 km
2008
Dolly
Category 2
98 mph
47 km
2005
Emily
Category 3
127 mph
131 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
292 km
2003
Erika
Category 1
75 mph
78 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
144 mph
103 km
1988
Gilbert
Category 4
132 mph
186 km
1983
Barry
Category 1
81 mph
65 km
1980
Allen
Category 5
161 mph
41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
121 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 37 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983
EF3
74 km
6.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
13 km
0.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
28 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 9, 1980
EF2
4 km
4.6 mi
0
May 24, 1970
EF2
61 km
25.5 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF2
16 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 26, 1967
EF2
91 km
40.2 mi
0
Jun 1, 1962
EF2
58 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 2023
EF1
34 km
0.5 mi
1
Oct 30, 2015
EF1
44 km
0.7 mi
0
Jun 30, 2011
EF1
62 km
0.4 mi
0
Jul 16, 2007
EF1
69 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 30, 2003
EF1
90 km
0.3 mi
0
May 21, 2001
EF1
78 km
0.2 mi
0
May 21, 2001
EF1
79 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 4, 1997
EF1
12 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 14, 1994
EF1
98 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 1988
EF1
25 km
0.5 mi
0
Aug 29, 1981
EF1
77 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 10, 1980
EF1
90 km
1.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: HAYFIELD SOUTH (11,038 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
HAYFIELD SOUTH
11,038
85 km
2022
POLO
5,571
94 km
2011
KING RANCH
3,075
87 km
2009
STILLMAN
1,466
84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
1.4 in
Coldest
February
63°F (17°C)
1.2 in
March
69°F (21°C)
0.8 in
Driest
April
74°F (24°C)
1.6 in
May
79°F (26°C)
2.6 in
June
83°F (28°C)
3.0 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.1 in
August
84°F (29°C)
3.1 in
Warmest
September
81°F (27°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
October
75°F (24°C)
3.0 in
November
68°F (20°C)
1.4 in
December
62°F (17°C)
1.1 in
San Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.8").
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