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Gail, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Borden County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
323 Population 161/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $22,136 per capita
$109,700 Home Value $114,338 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gail enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,624 ft (800 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates32.7673°N, 101.4558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBorden County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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

471 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 75 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 69 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 75 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 62 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 75 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 71 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 73 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 60 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 65 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 72 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 42 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 72 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 122 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 69 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 76 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 72 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 74 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 74 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 68 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 532 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 96 km 26
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 76 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 60 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 72 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 66 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 63 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 54 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 84 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 67 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 97 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 81 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 94 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 16, 2009 EF2 53 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 78 km
2011 TOM 64,786 89 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 72 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 84 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 65 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 13 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 50 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 68 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 69 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 46 km
2008 NORTH 6,109 88 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 84 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 39 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 42 km
2011 BOYKEN 4,866 62 km
2020 SLADE 4,720 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Gail has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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