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Lubbock, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
261,078
Population
1,823/sq mi density
$60,487
Median Income
$34,629 per capita
$197,900
Home Value
$207,080 Zillow
$1,137
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
339 sunny days/yr
1,008
Violent Crime/100K
4,606 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,487 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,900 home value, $1,137/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,008 violent crimes/100K (165% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lubbock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,241 ft (988 m) |
| Area | 123.6 sq mi (320.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5619°N, 101.8889°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Lubbock has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 41°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").