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Weather & Climate in Rancho Alegre, TX

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

Rancho Alegre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 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 27.1 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 223 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Coordinates27.7393°N, 98.1027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJim Wells County County
Nearest AirportAlice International (ALI)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.3 / 100
Community Resilience18.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 125 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 149 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 135 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 135 km 8 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 148 km 8 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 119 km 5 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 135 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 26 km 5 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 139 km 8 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 131 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 135 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 5 km 5 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 138 km 9 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 135 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 136 km 8 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 130 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 135 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 124 km 5 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 139 km 7 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 138 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 92 mph 222 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 75 mph 189 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 92 mph 126 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 132 mph 111 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 98 mph 141 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 92 mph 152 km
2003 Erika Category 1 75 mph 280 km
1999 Bret Category 4 144 mph 71 km
1983 Barry Category 1 81 mph 267 km
1980 Allen Category 5 161 mph 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 37 km 1.5 mi 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 42 km 0.5 mi 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 68 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 80 km 20.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 48 km 2.5 mi 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 35 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 3 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 77 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 35 km 5.9 mi 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 48 km 0.5 mi 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 35 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 95 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 45 km 0.1 mi 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 27 km 4.9 mi 0
Sep 17, 1968 EF2 76 km 0.8 mi 0
May 9, 1968 EF2 50 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: BORREGA (54,575 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BORREGA 54,575 43 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 68 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 65 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 86 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 86 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 86 km
2021 KING 9,793 94 km
2022 VIB 7,817 91 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 78 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 90 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 79 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 86 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 85 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 46 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 91 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 95 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 48 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in Driest

Rancho Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.2").

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