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Novice, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Coleman County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
121 Population 252/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 3,175 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Novice 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 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 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 Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,980 ft (604 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates31.9872°N, 99.6253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyColeman County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.4 / 100
Community Resilience43.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 130 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 130 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 129 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 131 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 131 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 144 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 132 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 127 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 128 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 130 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 129 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 129 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 142 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 134 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 126 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 149 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 129 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 129 km
Jul 24, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 131 km
Jul 1, 2021 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 60 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 50 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 22 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 14 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 68 km 1
May 14, 1995 EF3 76 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 92 km 1
May 12, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 34 km 0
May 30, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 83 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 85 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 80 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 85 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 83 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 100 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 87 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 94 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 76 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 45 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 15 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 57 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 30 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 45 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 35 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 92 km
2011 JETER II 4,317 88 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 67 km
2018 NEWELL 4,124 86 km
1993 BLUE ALLEGHENY FIRE 4,074 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in

Novice has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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