Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South Padre Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°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 3 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average
61°F (16°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Area
2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density
1,060/sq mi
Coordinates
26.1205°N, 97.1707°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Cameron County County
Nearest Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Sep)6.38"
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
97 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
222 km
2024
Francine
Category 1
75 mph
247 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
230 km
2020
Hanna
Category 1
92 mph
72 km
2017
Harvey
Category 4
132 mph
125 km
2010
Alex
Category 2
109 mph
195 km
2008
Dolly
Category 2
98 mph
27 km
2005
Emily
Category 3
127 mph
153 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
261 km
2003
Erika
Category 1
75 mph
94 km
1999
Bret
Category 4
144 mph
65 km
1988
Gilbert
Category 4
132 mph
218 km
1983
Barry
Category 1
81 mph
82 km
1980
Allen
Category 5
178 mph
4 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
100 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 15 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 12, 1969
EF3
43 km
0.1 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF3
52 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 9, 1980
EF2
41 km
4.6 mi
0
May 24, 1970
EF2
73 km
25.5 mi
0
May 12, 1969
EF2
41 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 1, 1962
EF2
72 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 2023
EF1
10 km
0.5 mi
1
Oct 30, 2015
EF1
57 km
0.7 mi
0
Apr 4, 1997
EF1
34 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 16, 1988
EF1
53 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 21, 1977
EF1
51 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 16, 1977
EF1
10 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 20, 1970
EF1
73 km
5.7 mi
0
Jun 1, 1970
EF1
46 km
0.5 mi
0
May 13, 1969
EF1
7 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 20, 1968
EF1
61 km
0.2 mi
0
Sep 20, 1967
EF1
100 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 20, 1967
EF1
41 km
5.4 mi
0
Aug 20, 1967
EF1
41 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 29, 1957
EF1
74 km
0.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 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
96 km
2011
KING RANCH
3,075
93 km
2009
STILLMAN
1,466
97 km
2024
MILE MARKER 32
1,426
98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
61°F (16°C)
1.8 in
Coldest
February
62°F (17°C)
1.6 in
March
68°F (20°C)
0.8 in
Driest
April
73°F (23°C)
1.6 in
May
79°F (26°C)
2.6 in
June
82°F (28°C)
2.5 in
July
84°F (29°C)
2.0 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
2.3 in
September
81°F (27°C)
6.4 in
Wettest
October
75°F (24°C)
3.0 in
November
68°F (20°C)
1.9 in
December
61°F (16°C)
1.4 in
South Padre Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.8").
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