Weather & Climate in Abilene, TX

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

Abilene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 89°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	68.5°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,722 ft (525 m)
Area	112.1 sq mi (290.3 km²)
Population Density	1,192/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4545°N, 99.7381°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Taylor County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.5 / 100
Community Resilience	76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	93 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	93 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	92 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	95 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	95 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	106 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	95 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	93 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	114 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	93 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	91 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	92 km	6 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	116 km	3 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	127 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	97 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	92 km	4 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	114 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	115 km	4 km
Feb 3, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	92 km	8 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	115 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 26, 1962	EF4	80 km	10.7 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	94 km	13.9 mi	17
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	23 km	1.3 mi	5
May 3, 2024	EF3	99 km	3.5 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF3	22 km	3.3 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	69 km	5.8 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	67 km	7.8 mi	0
May 9, 2015	EF3	70 km	3.8 mi	1
May 29, 1994	EF3	63 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1991	EF3	77 km	3.5 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	49 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	65 km	4.5 mi	1
Mar 14, 1982	EF3	76 km	40.5 mi	0
Oct 30, 1979	EF3	73 km	18.6 mi	0
May 21, 1979	EF3	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF3	84 km	25.0 mi	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	11 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	14 km	20.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1976	EF3	91 km	2.2 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	58 km	9.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	BIG COUNTRY FIRE	209,352	43 km
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	100 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	74 km
2022	KIDD	41,939	92 km
2006	CARBON	33,013	91 km
2001	UNNAMED	28,633	93 km
2021	BUCK	18,671	67 km
2009	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	16,589	77 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	87 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	81 km
2009	BLACK	11,356	71 km
2022	MESQUITE HEAT	10,807	24 km
1997	THROCKMORTON	10,339	82 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	96 km
2003	JOHNSON RANCH	9,696	67 km
2011	JRM	8,870	100 km
2022	CREWS GAP	8,134	65 km
2022	WHEAT FIELD	7,333	72 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,936	49 km
2005	CROSSROADS	5,976	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in	Driest
February	49°F (9°C)	1.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in
June	80°F (26°C)	3.0 in
July	89°F (32°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Abilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 46°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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