Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
328 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,640 ft (500 m)
Area
5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density
731/sq mi
Coordinates
32.3874°N, 98.9819°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Eastland County County
Nearest Airport
Abilene Regional (ABI) 41 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall29.2"
23% below US avg
Snowfall1.6"
Wettest Month (May)3.70"
Driest Month (Dec)1.26"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
41.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
80.3 / 100
Community Resilience
59.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Nov 28, 2013
6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
106 km
5 km
Dec 9, 2013
8 km S of Perrin, Texas
M3.7
107 km
5 km
Nov 20, 2013
1 km NNW of Azle, Texas
M3.6
146 km
5 km
Dec 8, 2013
0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.6
144 km
5 km
Nov 25, 2013
3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M3.4
141 km
5 km
Jan 18, 2012
9 km SSE of Godley, Texas
M3.3
140 km
5 km
Jan 13, 2014
2 km ESE of Reno, Texas
M3.1
147 km
5 km
Nov 29, 2013
1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas
M3.1
149 km
5 km
Nov 9, 2013
5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas
M3.0
137 km
5 km
Dec 15, 2013
4 km W of Reno, Texas
M2.9
142 km
5 km
Nov 23, 2013
1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas
M2.9
142 km
5 km
Nov 26, 2013
3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas
M2.8
149 km
5 km
Jun 2, 2009
1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas
M2.8
148 km
5 km
Nov 19, 2013
Northern Texas
M2.8
143 km
5 km
Jun 21, 2017
2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas
M2.8
143 km
3 km
Nov 26, 2013
4 km WNW of Reno, Texas
M2.8
143 km
2 km
Nov 8, 2013
1 km SE of Springtown, Texas
M2.8
138 km
5 km
Nov 28, 2013
10 km NNE of Graford, Texas
M2.8
101 km
5 km
Nov 26, 2013
1 km NW of Azle, Texas
M2.7
145 km
5 km
Dec 10, 2013
0 km E of Azle, Texas
M2.7
146 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
537 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 130 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976
EF5
75 km
10.5 mi
0
Apr 28, 1950
EF4
49 km
1.3 mi
5
May 2, 2024
EF3
87 km
3.3 mi
0
Mar 21, 2022
EF3
95 km
34.5 mi
0
May 18, 2019
EF3
97 km
5.8 mi
0
May 18, 2019
EF3
82 km
7.8 mi
0
May 9, 2015
EF3
10 km
3.8 mi
1
May 29, 1994
EF3
28 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 21, 1985
EF3
94 km
4.5 mi
3
May 12, 1982
EF3
68 km
13.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF3
71 km
9.0 mi
0
Oct 30, 1979
EF3
26 km
18.6 mi
0
Jun 6, 1979
EF3
99 km
7.1 mi
0
May 21, 1979
EF3
25 km
2.0 mi
0
May 26, 1976
EF3
64 km
1.0 mi
0
May 25, 1976
EF3
69 km
20.3 mi
0
Apr 19, 1976
EF3
37 km
2.2 mi
0
May 13, 1975
EF3
75 km
0.1 mi
2
May 15, 1965
EF3
71 km
9.3 mi
0
May 31, 1962
EF3
54 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: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1988
BIG COUNTRY FIRE
209,352
52 km
2011
PK COMPLEX
128,548
64 km
2022
KIDD
41,939
22 km
2006
CARBON
33,013
23 km
2009
APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1
22,099
97 km
2021
BUCK
18,671
78 km
2009
CEDAR MOUNTAIN
16,589
13 km
2022
DEMPSEY
11,576
84 km
2009
BLACK
11,356
54 km
2022
MESQUITE HEAT
10,807
88 km
1997
THROCKMORTON
10,339
90 km
2003
JOHNSON RANCH
9,696
53 km
2022
BIG L
9,653
89 km
2006
HUCKABAY
9,100
60 km
2011
JRM
8,870
84 km
2022
CREWS GAP
8,134
89 km
2022
WHEAT FIELD
7,333
25 km
1993
UNNAMED
6,936
46 km
2005
CROSSROADS
5,976
34 km
2011
101 RANCH
5,861
70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
1.5 in
Coldest
February
48°F (9°C)
1.6 in
March
56°F (13°C)
1.9 in
April
64°F (18°C)
2.5 in
May
71°F (22°C)
3.7 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
3.2 in
July
83°F (28°C)
1.9 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
2.2 in
September
75°F (24°C)
3.2 in
October
65°F (18°C)
3.2 in
November
53°F (12°C)
1.7 in
December
45°F (7°C)
1.3 in
Driest
Cisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (1.3").