Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Ygnacio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 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 20.4 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 362 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average
74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average
57°F (14°C)
July Average
87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days
312 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
362 ft (110 m)
Area
1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density
326/sq mi
Coordinates
27.0532°N, 99.4237°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Webb County County
Nearest Airport
Laredo International (LRD) 34 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep)3.07"
Driest Month (Dec)0.71"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
94.3 / 100
Community Resilience
7.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Aug 30, 2016
11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico
M3.6
141 km
38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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
150 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
262 km
2008
Dolly
Category 2
98 mph
173 km
2005
Emily
Category 3
127 mph
240 km
2003
Erika
Category 1
75 mph
275 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
138 mph
131 km
1988
Gilbert
Category 1
92 mph
280 km
1983
Barry
Category 1
81 mph
266 km
1980
Allen
Category 4
127 mph
50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 40 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971
EF2
59 km
0.3 mi
0
May 23, 1970
EF2
22 km
4.5 mi
0
May 23, 1970
EF2
23 km
4.5 mi
0
Apr 5, 1961
EF2
26 km
2.5 mi
0
Sep 7, 1956
EF2
22 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 2, 2010
EF1
79 km
1.9 mi
0
May 22, 1977
EF1
81 km
0.1 mi
0
May 22, 1977
EF1
37 km
0.1 mi
0
May 13, 2015
EF0
92 km
0.6 mi
0
May 10, 2012
EF0
54 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 3, 2009
EF0
98 km
1.4 mi
0
Jul 20, 2005
EF0
79 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 20, 2005
EF0
39 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 20, 2005
EF0
72 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 2004
EF0
77 km
0.1 mi
0
May 17, 2002
EF0
26 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 2000
EF0
86 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 10, 1962
EF0
26 km
1.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: JENNINGS (3,494 acres, 2023).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2023
JENNINGS
3,494
22 km
2008
UNNAMED
3,389
78 km
2008
DANA
3,127
73 km
2008
JONES RANCH
2,998
79 km
2005
2686
2,979
65 km
2008
285 FIRE
2,820
97 km
2008
UNNAMED
2,570
98 km
2022
GROOVE
2,299
91 km
2008
UNNAMED
1,633
91 km
2023
FLORIDA
1,514
89 km
2008
SAN RAFAEL RANCH
1,407
93 km
2005
BORREGO
1,392
78 km
2004
ROMAN COMPLEX
1,241
66 km
2004
SAN ISIDRO
1,181
90 km
2023
WAGGNER
1,099
92 km
2011
BOLT
1,067
87 km
2008
DUVAL COUNTY
1,048
95 km
2022
MILLER
1,005
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
57°F (14°C)
0.9 in
Coldest
February
60°F (16°C)
0.9 in
March
69°F (20°C)
0.8 in
April
75°F (24°C)
1.6 in
May
81°F (27°C)
2.7 in
June
86°F (30°C)
2.1 in
July
87°F (31°C)
1.2 in
Warmest
August
87°F (31°C)
2.1 in
September
84°F (29°C)
3.1 in
Wettest
October
76°F (24°C)
2.0 in
November
66°F (19°C)
1.0 in
December
59°F (15°C)
0.7 in
Driest
San Ygnacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 57°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.7").