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Sunray, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Sherman County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,771 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$64,104 Median Income $29,120 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $140,348 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
318 Violent Crime/100K 953 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,104 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunray enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,504 ft (1,068 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Coordinates36.0184°N, 101.8245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySherman County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.8 / 100
Community Resilience1.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 76 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 69 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 70 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 133 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 124 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 39 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 84 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 128 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 79 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 72 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 70 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 93 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 105 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 110 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 137 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 83 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 70 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 81 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 81 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 39 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 9 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 1 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 99 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 100 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 43 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 75 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 100 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
May 27, 1962 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 58 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 78 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 91 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 33 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 74 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 65 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 74 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 76 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 51 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 63 km
2011 296 16,769 77 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 50 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 51 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 58 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 67 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 81 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 96 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 66 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 56 km
2016 CHISUM RANCH 10,851 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in

Sunray has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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