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Spade, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hockley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
33 Population 18/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 3,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Spade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,516 ft (1,072 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates33.9260°N, 102.1542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHockley County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 26, 2024.

Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 144 km
Jun 26, 2024 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 148 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 133 km
Aug 2, 2000 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas M2.7 144 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 15 km
May 29, 2024 7 km E of Amarillo, Texas M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

809 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 947 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 48 km 26
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 99 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 18 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 3 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 99 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 52 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 67 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 47 km 2
May 16, 1969 EF3 32 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 206 40,247 100 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 61 km
2017 303 9,601 68 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 68 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 68 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 92 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 95 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 41 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 33 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 89 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 77 km
2011 WHITEFACE 3,743 69 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,613 84 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 34 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 51 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 49 km
1992 SAWYER 2,806 100 km
2009 COBB RANCH 2,614 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Spade has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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