Weather & Climate in Abernathy, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Abernathy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,346 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,346 ft (1,020 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density	971/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8268°N, 101.8521°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lubbock County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	148 km	5 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	137 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	141 km	2 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	141 km	4 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	144 km	8 km
Aug 8, 2010	20 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2023	13 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	138 km	4 km
Jun 1, 2024	19 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	136 km	7 km
Jun 27, 2023	14 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	138 km	4 km
Jan 29, 2008	21 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	140 km	5 km
May 2, 2011	28 km SW of Jayton, Texas	M3.2	130 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2023	5 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.2	149 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2022	13 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.2	139 km	3 km
Jul 31, 2023	western Texas	M3.1	139 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2025	23 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	132 km	7 km
Jun 15, 2022	western Texas	M3.1	140 km	4 km
Oct 9, 2010	23 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	134 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2023	18 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	133 km	4 km
May 14, 2014	7 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	147 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

792 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 907 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	31 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	96 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	76 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	94 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	23 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	29 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	88 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	49 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	49 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	98 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	95 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	24 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	43 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	66 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	38 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	90 km	8.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	79 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	77 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	40 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	61 km	0.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATADOR WEST (36,114 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	91 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	71 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	91 km
2017	303	9,601	79 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	88 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	88 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	90 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	71 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	58 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	99 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	100 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	86 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	81 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	90 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	61 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	81 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	92 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	91 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	63 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Abernathy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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