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Weather & Climate in Ralls, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ralls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,110 ft (948 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6788°N, 101.3846°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crosby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
245 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 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.6 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.6 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Sep 12, 2011 | 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 147 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
668 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 785 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 50 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 66 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 75 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 88 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 36 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 85 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF3 | 70 km | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| May 23, 2016 | EF3 | 93 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EF3 | 97 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 29 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 15 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 15 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 60 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 65 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 50 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 67 km | 37.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF3 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2019 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2019 | EF2 | 63 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EF2 | 85 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX | 90,808 | 74 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 57 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 32 km |
| 2011 | BIRD RANCH 2 | 28,917 | 97 km |
| 1996 | PITCHFORK FIRE | 27,222 | 81 km |
| 1998 | PADUCAH FIRE | 12,404 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,804 | 98 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 56 km |
| 2018 | 62 | 5,994 | 87 km |
| 2008 | MESQUITE GROVE | 5,850 | 90 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 5,272 | 94 km |
| 2011 | FULLER | 5,187 | 91 km |
| 2017 | AEROMOTOR | 4,852 | 98 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,587 | 57 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 88 km |
| 2011 | MIDDLETON | 3,792 | 43 km |
| 2011 | NUDING | 3,555 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,167 | 54 km |
| 2018 | RON JAMES | 3,116 | 49 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,030 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in |
Ralls has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").