What should you know about Corpus Christi's weather?
- NWS office
- Corpus Christi (CRP)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- CST/CDT
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Coordinates
- 27.80° N, 97.40° W
- Nearest radar
- KCRP · Corpus Christi NEXRAD · 7 mi
- County
- Nueces County, TX
- Yearly rain
- 31.7 in
- Warmest month
- August · 85.4°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 58°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Mar to May
How much rain does Corpus Christi get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 67.9 | 71.9 | 76.7 | 82.6 | 87.3 | 91.6 | 93.7 | 95.0 | 90.8 | 84.9 | 76.1 | 69.6 |
| Low °F | 48.0 | 51.9 | 58.1 | 64.2 | 70.7 | 74.9 | 75.5 | 75.8 | 73.0 | 65.4 | 56.3 | 49.8 |
| Rain (in) | 1.39 | 1.29 | 2.28 | 2.04 | 3.38 | 3.56 | 2.54 | 2.75 | 5.42 | 3.13 | 2.03 | 1.93 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.9 | 48.0 | 1.39 |
| Feb | 71.9 | 51.9 | 1.29 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 58.1 | 2.28 |
| Apr | 82.6 | 64.2 | 2.04 |
| May | 87.3 | 70.7 | 3.38 |
| Jun | 91.6 | 74.9 | 3.56 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 75.5 | 2.54 |
| Aug | 95.0 | 75.8 | 2.75 |
| Sep | 90.8 | 73.0 | 5.42 |
| Oct | 84.9 | 65.4 | 3.13 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 56.3 | 2.03 |
| Dec | 69.6 | 49.8 | 1.93 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX US · 7 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
Can the Corpus Christi weather radar spot a tornado?
It can show the rotation, as KCRP did on October 24, 2002. That afternoon a mini-supercell produced a family of tornadoes that moved through the northwest part of Corpus Christi. As the storm passed within 5 nautical miles of the radar, the reflectivity image became harder to read, but the higher resolution velocity data clearly showed the tornadic circulation. Three tornadoes caused 26 injuries, 1 fatality and around $85 million in property losses, and two of them were rated F2. A National Weather Service study of the event notes it was the first tornado-related fatality in the city's history.
Why was Hurricane Celia so destructive in Corpus Christi?
Most of Celia's impact came from its extreme winds, and its storm surge was not significant. Hurricane warnings for Corpus Christi went out on the morning of August 3, 1970, for a high end category 1 or low end category 2 storm, and Celia then intensified rapidly before landfall that afternoon. The strongest winds crossed Corpus Christi in less than 30 minutes, with gusts 30 to 40 mph stronger than the sustained winds and an estimated 180 mph gust at Aransas Pass and Robstown. In Corpus Christi, 70 percent of residences suffered some damage, and about 9,000 homes were destroyed across the Coastal Bend. Celia caused 15 deaths in South Texas and 466 injuries.
How deadly was the 1919 hurricane in Corpus Christi?
It was the deadliest hurricane to affect the Coastal Bend of Texas. Its surge of 16 feet at Corpus Christi is the highest on record in the Corpus Christi area, and water reached 11.5 feet downtown. The North Beach area was where it turned deadly, as hundreds were swept into Nueces Bay after their homes were destroyed. The official death toll is 284, but NWS Corpus Christi calls that a significant underestimate and believes a more realistic toll is 600 to 1000 people. A seawall was built along the Bayfront in 1940 to mitigate storm surge.
Has it ever snowed in Corpus Christi?
Yes. Officially, 4.4 inches of snow were reported at Corpus Christi International Airport in the storm of December 24 and 25, 2004. That broke the previous 24-hour snowfall record of 4.3 inches, set on February 14, 1895. It was the second white Christmas ever recorded in Corpus Christi; the other came in 1918, when 0.1 inch was reported. Snow and sleet can look like light rain on radar, so check the hourly temperature when a hard cold front arrives.
How close did Hurricane Harvey come to Corpus Christi?
Harvey's center made landfall on the northern end of San Jose Island, about 5 nautical miles east of Rockport, in August 2017 after the storm had rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. Corpus Christi was spared the worst of its effects, with widespread but mostly minor damage reported. The surge inundated State Highway 361 along the entire stretch of Mustang Island. Erosion near Packery Channel interrupted the primary water supply to Port Aransas for six days.
When should you check the Corpus Christi radar?
Hurricane season
June 1 to November 30September is Corpus Christi's wettest month in 1991 to 2020 normals, at 5.42 inches. When a storm is in the Gulf, locals watch for bands moving toward Padre Island National Seashore and along South Padre Island Drive.
Severe storm peak
March to MayAbout 66% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from March to May. Hail and wind cores can move in fast, so check the loop before a game at Whataburger Field or a day on the Laguna Madre.
What else do people ask about the Corpus Christi radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Corpus Christi?
NWS Corpus Christi (CRP) issues forecasts and warnings for Corpus Christi. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KCRP, about 7 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Corpus Christi and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KCRP (Corpus Christi NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Corpus Christi (CRP)
- Severe storms peak from March to May (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: CST/CDT
- Radar: KCRP, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Corpus Christi (CRP)
- Severe storms: March to May
- Local time: CST/CDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Corpus Christi office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- National Weather Service: The Corpus Christi, Texas tornadoes of October 24, 2002
- NWS Corpus Christi: Hurricane Celia
- NWS Corpus Christi: The Hurricane of 1919
- NWS Corpus Christi: South Texas White Christmas 2004
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Harvey tropical cyclone report
- National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology