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Weather & Climate in Moran, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moran 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,363 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,363 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5472°N, 99.1665°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shackelford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 26, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M5.1 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas | M3.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.3 | 142 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
572 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 148 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 92 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 89 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 34 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF3 | 66 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF3 | 96 km | 34.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 86 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 98 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 31 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 99 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 10 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1991 | EF3 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1990 | EF3 | 76 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | EF3 | 78 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 92 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1979 | EF3 | 19 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1979 | EF3 | 91 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1979 | EF3 | 33 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 45 km | 1.0 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 | 27 km |
| 2011 | PK COMPLEX | 128,548 | 68 km |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 47 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 48 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 81 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 | 22,099 | 96 km |
| 2021 | BUCK | 18,671 | 54 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 24 km |
| 2022 | DEMPSEY | 11,576 | 91 km |
| 2009 | BLACK | 11,356 | 34 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 95 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 76 km |
| 1997 | THROCKMORTON | 10,339 | 67 km |
| 2003 | JOHNSON RANCH | 9,696 | 32 km |
| 2006 | HUCKABAY | 9,100 | 80 km |
| 2011 | JRM | 8,870 | 67 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 91 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 43 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 49 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 46 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Moran has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.3").