Weather & Climate in Rule, TX

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

Rule enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,680 ft (512 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	1,054/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1819°N, 99.8933°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Haskell County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.8 / 100
Community Resilience	34.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

211 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	85 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	85 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	86 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	89 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	87 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	90 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	87 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	93 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	86 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	84 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	86 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	87 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	88 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	85 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	92 km	3 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	146 km	9 km
Feb 3, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	85 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	97 km	4 km
Feb 11, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	86 km	9 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	100 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980	EF4	81 km	8.4 mi	0
May 26, 1962	EF4	12 km	10.7 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	90 km	68.6 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	12 km	13.9 mi	17
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	92 km	1.3 mi	5
May 2, 2024	EF3	62 km	3.3 mi	0
May 4, 2022	EF3	88 km	23.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	63 km	8.4 mi	0
May 13, 2005	EF3	56 km	16.3 mi	0
May 29, 1994	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1991	EF3	12 km	3.5 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	34 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	96 km	4.5 mi	1
Apr 21, 1985	EF3	83 km	4.5 mi	3
May 16, 1982	EF3	95 km	15.0 mi	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	77 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	71 km	20.3 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF3	85 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	97 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	90 km	4.1 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	71 km
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	75 km
2011	SWENSON	136,789	34 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	77 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	47 km
2001	UNNAMED	28,633	45 km
2022	COCONUT	27,963	93 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	69 km
1996	TRIANGLE FIRE	25,553	98 km
2021	BUCK	18,671	51 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	61 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	22 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	89 km
2009	BLACK	11,356	79 km
2011	MILLER CREEK	10,888	55 km
2022	MESQUITE HEAT	10,807	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	91 km
1997	THROCKMORTON	10,339	49 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	25 km
2003	JOHNSON RANCH	9,696	77 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
May	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.3 in
December	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in

Rule has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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