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Monahans, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ward County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,536
Population
261/sq mi density
$70,820
Median Income
$36,828 per capita
$159,000
Home Value
$180,842 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
463
Violent Crime/100K
1,737 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,820 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
463 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Monahans enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,722 ft (830 m) |
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6557°N, 103.0837°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in |
Monahans has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.3").