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Dodson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Childress County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
32
Population
52/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
1,020 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7654°N, 100.0204°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Childress County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Dodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 41°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.6").