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Malaquite Beach in November, 2004 NPS Photo |
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Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. In summer, high temperatures average in the high 80s and low 90s (Fahrenheit) with lows in the 70s. Afternoon and evening sea breezes help to moderate summer temperatures. In the winter, highs are commonly in the 60s, lows in the 40s and 50s. Winter cold fronts can occasionally drop temperatures into the upper 30s, rarely below that. In the spring and fall highs average in the 70s-80s, lows in the 50s-60s. Throughout the year the relative humidity seldom drops below 70 percent. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane and tropical storm season, which lasts from June to October.
Related Information
Current ozone level and weather information
Takes you to an NPS webpage on the current ozone and weather conditions for Padre Island. Please note all measurements are in the metric system.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Webpage on Harmful Algal Blooms (red tide)
This page provides information on the scientific basis for as well as details on the signs and effects of red tide.
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