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Weather & Climate in Cranfills Gap, TX

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

Cranfills Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 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 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,123 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,123 ft (342 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates31.7748°N, 97.8330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBosque County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 105 km 3 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 135 km 5 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 133 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 129 km 5 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 129 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 148 km 5 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 93 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 147 km 6 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 101 km 5 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 129 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 143 km 5 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 137 km 9 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 147 km 8 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 147 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 93 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 74 km 5 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 103 km 6 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 146 km 5 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 102 km 4 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 132 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 109 mph 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 1,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 37 km 10.6 mi 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 69 km 20.9 mi 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 71 km 2.5 mi 6
May 26, 1976 EF4 76 km 18.8 mi 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 99 km 23.3 mi 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 59 km 10.4 mi 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 47 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 99 km 16.6 mi 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 62 km 7.8 mi 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 46 km 7.0 mi 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 76 km 1.4 mi 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 70 km 3.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 85 km 9.0 mi 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 80 km 13.0 mi 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 87 km 9.0 mi 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 80 km 5.2 mi 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 71 km 7.2 mi 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 77 km 2.0 mi 2
May 26, 1976 EF3 78 km 3.8 mi 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 57 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 74 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 79 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 50 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 61 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 62 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 42 km
2022 RAMSEY 3,545 94 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 62 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 51 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 76 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 55 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 79 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 89 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 91 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 55 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 98 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 45 km
2005 XO RANCH 1,847 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest

Cranfills Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.7").

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