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Winters, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Runnels County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,202 Population 933/sq mi density
$46,063 Median Income $25,308 per capita
$55,800 Home Value $105,239 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,063 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,800 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Winters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density933/sq mi
Coordinates31.9491°N, 99.9593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRunnels County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.7 / 100
Community Resilience50.9 / 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

243 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 M5.1 112 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 112 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 110 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 112 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 113 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 126 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 114 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 107 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 139 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 110 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 112 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 110 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 137 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 111 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 113 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 116 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 133 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 111 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 111 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 364 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 88 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF4 75 km 13
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 68 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 21 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 97 km 1
May 14, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 34 km 0
May 30, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 16 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 52 km 2
May 24, 1968 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 60 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 209,352 100 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 54 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 52 km
2006 COLE 39,436 95 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 77 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 69 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 95 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 63 km
2011 ENCINO 12,156 83 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 93 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 39 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 26 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 89 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 60 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 77 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 31 km
2020 SLADE 4,720 88 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 99 km
2018 NEWELL 4,124 100 km
1993 BLUE ALLEGHENY FIRE 4,074 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in

Winters has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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