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Weather & Climate in Crane, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3918°N, 102.3503°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
547 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 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | M4.8 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 21 km N of Stanton, Texas | M4.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico | M3.9 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico | M3.8 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.8 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.8 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | M3.7 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.7 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.6 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.6 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas | M3.6 | 92 km | 2 km |
| May 2, 2025 | 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.6 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 15 km N of Stanton, Texas | M3.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | New Mexico | M3.5 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 128 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
260 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 62 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF4 | 35 km | 22.0 mi | 2 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF3 | 40 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF3 | 38 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2016 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 2010 | EF3 | 61 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1977 | EF3 | 55 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1961 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF2 | 60 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2024 | EF2 | 87 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2022 | EF2 | 84 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF2 | 49 km | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2017 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2016 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2000 | EF2 | 76 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 1991 | EF2 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1990 | EF2 | 71 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF2 | 69 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 1981 | EF2 | 29 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HUCKABEE (84,897 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | HUCKABEE | 84,897 | 80 km |
| 2011 | DERICK FIRE | 27,780 | 86 km |
| 2011 | DHR | 21,345 | 81 km |
| 2011 | LITTLE SMOKEY | 19,841 | 89 km |
| 2011 | PLEASANT FARMS | 15,516 | 27 km |
| 2011 | HICKMAN | 14,828 | 56 km |
| 2008 | ELLISON | 11,140 | 36 km |
| 2011 | CANNON | 10,449 | 74 km |
| 2020 | SMITH CANYON | 8,590 | 73 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,266 | 64 km |
| 2008 | CHEVRON | 7,735 | 86 km |
| 2011 | DHI | 7,149 | 70 km |
| 2008 | PARKER | 6,844 | 99 km |
| 2008 | NORTH | 6,109 | 89 km |
| 2008 | GRAND FALLS | 5,851 | 43 km |
| 2011 | SAND RANCH | 5,839 | 96 km |
| 2011 | CEED FIRE | 5,744 | 66 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,516 | 53 km |
| 2009 | CRIDER RANCH | 4,056 | 77 km |
| 2008 | TUBBS CORNER | 3,404 | 34 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Crane has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").