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Lamesa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dawson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,527
Population
1,669/sq mi density
$50,533
Median Income
$28,446 per capita
$85,800
Home Value
$109,682 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
823
Violent Crime/100K
4,424 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,533 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
823 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,985 ft (910 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7333°N, 101.9538°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in |
Lamesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.6").