Weather FAQ: Corpus Christi, TX

Question 1

Has Corpus Christi, Texas been hit by a hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Corpus Christi faces the Gulf of Mexico directly and has been struck or threatened by major hurricanes numerous times; the Aransas Pass area just north of the city took a direct hit from Category 4 Hurricane Harvey in August 2017.

Question 2

How many days above 90 degrees does Corpus Christi get per year?

Accepted Answer

Corpus Christi averages 116 days above 90°F, though persistent sea breezes off Corpus Christi Bay keep afternoon temperatures somewhat cooler than inland South Texas.

Question 3

Is Corpus Christi, Texas at risk from storm surge?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the city is virtually flat and sits only a few feet above sea level, making storm surge from any approaching hurricane a potentially catastrophic threat to the entire metro area.

Question 4

How humid is Corpus Christi, Texas in summer?

Accepted Answer

Tropical moisture makes Corpus Christi summers oppressively humid, combined with persistent heat averaging 116 days above 90°F per year.

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