Weather & Climate in Alpine, TX

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

Alpine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,462 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Area	4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density	1,243/sq mi
Coordinates	30.3639°N, 103.6645°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jeff Davis County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 139 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.2 / 100
Community Resilience	17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

629 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 14, 1995	13 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M5.7	32 km	18 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	144 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	150 km	6 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	141 km	10 km
Feb 28, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	142 km	8 km
Sep 2, 2022	36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	140 km	6 km
Apr 15, 1995	10 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M4.0	34 km	10 km
Apr 28, 2022	36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	142 km	9 km
Apr 27, 2022	37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	142 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2024	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.9	142 km	8 km
May 22, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.9	142 km	8 km
May 10, 2023	42 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	138 km	7 km
Jul 12, 2023	39 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	139 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	142 km	8 km
May 19, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	142 km	9 km
Sep 26, 2024	40 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	139 km	7 km
Aug 26, 2017	50 km NNW of Ojinaga, Mexico	M3.7	110 km	5 km
Feb 17, 2024	40 km W of Mentone, Texas	M3.7	145 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2022	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.7	142 km	6 km
Sep 26, 2024	39 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.7	139 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

88 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 1987	EF4	71 km	3.0 mi	30
May 4, 2024	EF2	86 km	6.4 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	75 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	100 km	3.5 mi	0
May 16, 1961	EF2	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1960	EF2	87 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 29, 1999	EF1	39 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 1992	EF1	45 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF1	79 km	4.0 mi	0
May 11, 1989	EF1	76 km	1.5 mi	0
May 7, 1981	EF1	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1974	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 28, 1973	EF1	84 km	0.3 mi	0
May 13, 1972	EF1	91 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 25, 1964	EF1	85 km	7.6 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF1	78 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1962	EF1	71 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 1, 1954	EF1	85 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 2019	EF0	55 km	0.4 mi	0
May 3, 2019	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	ROCK HOUSE	299,170	39 km
2011	IRON MOUNTAIN	85,016	53 km
2011	SCHWARTZ FIRE	80,788	82 km
1998	CIBLO CREEK FIRE	51,763	85 km
2008	HUGHES RANCH	42,410	47 km
2000	UNNAMED	33,784	57 km
2011	ROPER	28,699	14 km
1989	UNNAMED	24,743	34 km
1990	CHINATI MOUNTAIN FIRE	22,736	93 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	78 km
2008	CATHEDRAL	19,342	28 km
2018	MCDANNALD	18,338	57 km
1993	MCIVOR FIRE	15,255	62 km
2012	LIVERMORE RANCH	14,001	59 km
1993	DONAHOE FIRE	13,827	76 km
2005	UNNAMED	12,589	81 km
2012	SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE	12,528	71 km
2010	BRITE RANCH	12,291	78 km
2011	TEJANO CANYON	11,759	54 km
2009	ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN	10,650	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	0.5 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	1.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	2.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
October	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in

Alpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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