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Weather & Climate in Rankin, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rankin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,534 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,534 ft (772 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2254°N, 101.9394°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Reagan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
432 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 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | M4.8 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 21 km N of Stanton, Texas | M4.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.8 | 57 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.8 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.7 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | M3.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas | M3.6 | 129 km | 2 km |
| May 2, 2025 | 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.6 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.6 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.6 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 131 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 11 km NE of Odessa, Texas | M3.5 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 15 km N of Stanton, Texas | M3.5 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas | M3.5 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas | M3.4 | 132 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 53 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF4 | 42 km | 22.0 mi | 2 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF3 | 50 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2024 | EF3 | 89 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF3 | 66 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2016 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1977 | EF3 | 97 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1961 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | EF2 | 82 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2022 | EF2 | 77 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF2 | 52 km | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2017 | EF2 | 55 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2016 | EF2 | 99 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2016 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2009 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2000 | EF2 | 51 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1990 | EF2 | 92 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 1981 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1973 | EF2 | 78 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: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | GLASS | 196,945 | 89 km |
| 2008 | HUCKABEE | 84,897 | 73 km |
| 2008 | PORTER | 47,570 | 88 km |
| 2006 | ROCKER B | 37,361 | 75 km |
| 2011 | WILLIAMS | 23,912 | 77 km |
| 2011 | DHR | 21,345 | 62 km |
| 2011 | LITTLE SMOKEY | 19,841 | 63 km |
| 2011 | PLEASANT FARMS | 15,516 | 64 km |
| 2011 | HICKMAN | 14,828 | 75 km |
| 2008 | ELLISON | 11,140 | 77 km |
| 2011 | SCOTT RANCH | 10,755 | 81 km |
| 2011 | CANNON | 10,449 | 47 km |
| 2020 | SMITH CANYON | 8,590 | 43 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,266 | 89 km |
| 2011 | DHI | 7,149 | 65 km |
| 2019 | 190 EAST | 7,091 | 83 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,810 | 76 km |
| 2022 | CHICO LANE | 6,617 | 58 km |
| 2008 | GRAND FALLS | 5,851 | 83 km |
| 2011 | CEED FIRE | 5,744 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Rankin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").