Climate change in Hidalgo County, Texas
Since 1979, Hidalgo County, Texas has warmed 2.8°F, with 36 more days above 90°F, 27 more nights above 70°F and 6% more precipitation a year.
- Average temperature: +2.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.5°F
- Precipitation: +6%
- Wettest day of the year: +64%
- Longest dry spell: +0 days
- Days above 90°F: +36 days
- Nights above 70°F: +27 days
- Freezing nights: −2 days
- Frost-free season: +4 days
- Muggy days: +32 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +13 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.