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Weather & Climate in Ballinger, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ballinger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,645 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,645 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,028/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7391°N, 99.9554°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Runnels County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 26, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M5.1 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas | M3.5 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Sep 12, 2011 | 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 129 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
456 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 356 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 84 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1953 | EF4 | 64 km | 9.9 mi | 13 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 87 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF3 | 52 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 20 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 28 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 37 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1995 | EF3 | 35 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1986 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 1982 | EF3 | 23 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 20 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 75 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1976 | EF3 | 96 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1976 | EF3 | 35 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 73 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1952 | EF3 | 58 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILDCAT (150,157 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WILDCAT | 150,157 | 49 km |
| 2011 | WHITE HAT | 71,857 | 67 km |
| 2006 | COLE | 39,436 | 90 km |
| 2011 | DOS AMIGOS | 18,960 | 82 km |
| 2008 | SILVER | 18,094 | 75 km |
| 2012 | WILDCAT | 14,034 | 62 km |
| 2011 | ENCINO | 12,156 | 72 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 79 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 63 km |
| 1993 | MENARD FIRE | 10,463 | 86 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 28 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 97 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 71 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 86 km |
| 2015 | HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH | 5,205 | 85 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 16 km |
| 2020 | SLADE | 4,720 | 95 km |
| 1993 | BLUE ALLEGHENY FIRE | 4,074 | 81 km |
| 2011 | NOLAN COUNTY COMPLEX | 3,969 | 86 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in |
Ballinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").