Weather & Climate in Ackerly, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ackerly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,798 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,798 ft (853 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	1,316/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5251°N, 101.7158°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dawson County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.6 / 100
Community Resilience	21.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very 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

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	34 km	6 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	103 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	103 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	26 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	102 km	8 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	132 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	99 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	101 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	25 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	96 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	100 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	98 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	18 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	39 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	102 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	103 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	93 km	8 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	103 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	36 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	34 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 59 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2016	EF3	31 km	4.0 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	69 km	3.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	92 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	89 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	96 km	2.7 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	72 km	37.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	27 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	83 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	71 km	11.2 mi	0
May 1, 2022	EF2	89 km	0.4 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	73 km	11.4 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	95 km	6.6 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	84 km	17.2 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	95 km	1.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	57 km	3.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	73 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	70 km	5.6 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	48 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TOM (64,786 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	TOM	64,786	56 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	76 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	84 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	67 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	25 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	95 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	83 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	60 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	78 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	33 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	55 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	65 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	52 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	98 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	75 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	76 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,345	70 km
2011	FULLER	5,187	77 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
May	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in
June	78°F (26°C)	2.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	2.1 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
December	44°F (6°C)	0.7 in

Ackerly has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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