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Weather & Climate in Rancho Chico, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rancho Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 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 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 50 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0242°N, 97.4966°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | San Patricio County County |
| Nearest Airport | Corpus Christi International (CRP) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
210 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 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.6 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.5 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M4.3 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas | M4.1 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas | M4.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas | M3.9 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 3 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas | M3.8 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 3 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2024 | 2 km S of Falls City, Texas | M3.7 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 116 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 2 km E of Falls City, Texas | M3.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 158 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 127 km |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 138 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 44 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 172 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 87 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 119 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 260 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 158 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
408 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 120 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 29, 1976 | EF3 | 31 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1970 | EF3 | 58 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 33 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 1968 | EF3 | 99 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 1967 | EF3 | 44 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1967 | EF3 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1966 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 8, 1963 | EF3 | 18 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1954 | EF3 | 15 km | 20.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2010 | EF2 | 37 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2002 | EF2 | 35 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1980 | EF2 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 24 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1980 | EF2 | 58 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF2 | 20 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1976 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1976 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1972 | EF2 | 97 km | 10.8 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 | 89 km |
| 2020 | SHOOTING RANGE | 15,389 | 72 km |
| 2012 | 6 MILE | 12,272 | 73 km |
| 2024 | LAGUNA 24 | 12,147 | 73 km |
| 2005 | DAISY | 10,556 | 75 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 6,236 | 64 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,966 | 63 km |
| 1986 | FIREWORKS | 4,733 | 74 km |
| 2008 | POLARIS | 4,624 | 61 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,589 | 50 km |
| 2011 | GUS CANALAS | 4,316 | 96 km |
| 2018 | LIGHTNING14 | 4,241 | 86 km |
| 2001 | SAVANNAH S | 3,866 | 68 km |
| 2023 | LAGUNA LARGA | 3,850 | 93 km |
| 2009 | FLACA | 3,366 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,320 | 56 km |
| 2018 | TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI | 3,024 | 75 km |
| 2019 | TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 | 2,924 | 67 km |
| 2009 | 2009 MI A 5 | 2,844 | 73 km |
| 2020 | T-10 UNIT | 2,821 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Rancho Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (1.5").