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Weather & Climate in Cinco Ranch, TX

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

Cinco Ranch has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°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 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density4,244/sq mi
Coordinates29.7399°N, 95.7607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFort Bend County County
Nearest AirportSugar Land Regional (SGR)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 118 km 5 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 136 km 3 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 119 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 119 km 5 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 96 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 54 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 105 km
2020 Laura Category 4 150 mph 238 km
2020 Delta Category 3 115 mph 234 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 81 mph 294 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 189 km
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 82 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 92 mph 127 km
2005 Rita Category 3 121 mph 181 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 162 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 81 mph 132 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 86 mph 95 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 86 mph 142 km
1985 Danny Category 1 92 mph 296 km
1985 Juan Category 1 86 mph 272 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 mph 26 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

803 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 594 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 46 km 30.0 mi 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 62 km 10.3 mi 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 52 km 23.3 mi 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 73 km 0.7 mi 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 73 km 32.0 mi 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 38 km 5.0 mi 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 47 km 25.1 mi 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 52 km 12.7 mi 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 72 km 3.3 mi 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 18 km 3.6 mi 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 52 km 0.8 mi 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 72 km 6.2 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 46 km 19.9 mi 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 46 km 19.9 mi 0
Aug 18, 1967 EF3 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 80 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 64 km 9.3 mi 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 54 km 0.8 mi 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 40 km 0.2 mi 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 49 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 86 km
2017 TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON 5,175 85 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 64 km
2010 WHARTON 5,084 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 90 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 83 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 84 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 84 km
2009 CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT 3,790 82 km
2020 CHOCOLATE BAYOU 3,623 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 86 km
1997 MOUND 3,402 87 km
2009 ROAD PASTURE 2009 3,197 95 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 69 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 89 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
February 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
July 85°F (30°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
November 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in

Cinco Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.4").

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