Weather & Climate in McKinney Acres, TX

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

McKinney Acres 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 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 14.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,172 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,172 ft (967 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density	367/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2963°N, 102.5298°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Andrews County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

545 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	46 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	57 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	54 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	67 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	115 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	84 km	8 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	90 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	103 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	83 km	9 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	42 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	56 km	6 km
Jun 12, 2025	34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.7	125 km	8 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	47 km	8 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	84 km	8 km
Sep 6, 2016	22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas	M3.6	142 km	2 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	41 km	6 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	137 km	9 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	103 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	70 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2025	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.5	115 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 69 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 2024	EF3	83 km	5.3 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	66 km	5.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	84 km	4.0 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	55 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	47 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	54 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	62 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	51 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	91 km	11.2 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	85 km	6.6 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	99 km	3.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	41 km	5.6 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	89 km	11.3 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	49 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	48 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 27, 1991	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	73 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	73 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	66 km	4.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	38 km
2011	TOM	64,786	25 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	97 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	19 km
2009	238	24,831	95 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	89 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	75 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	59 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	79 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	94 km
2008	483 FIRE	10,306	85 km
1998	BUCKEYE	9,844	96 km
1993	MADDOX 2	8,274	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	43 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	39 km
1989	ARKANSAS	7,517	92 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	4 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	48 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	49 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
May	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	1.9 in
September	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

McKinney Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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