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Weather & Climate in Taft Southwest, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taft Southwest has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 86°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 54 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9712°N, 97.4054°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nueces County County |
| Nearest Airport | Corpus Christi International (CRP) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
206 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 20, 2011 | 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 126 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 126 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 150 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 39 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 168 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 86 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 119 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 252 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
390 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 114 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 41 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 58 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 37 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 22 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 20 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2010 | EF2 | 29 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 34 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 71 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 14 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 58 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 27 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1972 | EF2 | 95 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | EF2 | 47 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BORREGA | 54,575 | 90 km |
| 2020 | SHOOTING RANGE | 15,389 | 64 km |
| 2012 | 6 MILE | 12,272 | 66 km |
| 2024 | LAGUNA 24 | 12,147 | 65 km |
| 2005 | DAISY | 10,556 | 68 km |
| 2012 | MATAGORDA B5 | 7,817 | 95 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 58 km |
| 2009 | TURTLE | 5,457 | 96 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,966 | 57 km |
| 1986 | FIREWORKS | 4,733 | 67 km |
| 2008 | POLARIS | 4,624 | 52 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,589 | 45 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 97 km |
| 2018 | LIGHTNING14 | 4,241 | 79 km |
| 2001 | SAVANNAH S | 3,866 | 63 km |
| 2023 | LAGUNA LARGA | 3,850 | 93 km |
| 2014 | 28 MILE | 3,719 | 97 km |
| 2009 | FLACA | 3,366 | 68 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,320 | 52 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in |
Taft Southwest has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 58°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (1.4").