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Weather & Climate in Anton, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anton 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,390 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,390 ft (1,033 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8107°N, 102.1622°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hockley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.3 / 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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Aug 26, 2023 | 29 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.1 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 27 km SW of Girard, Texas | M3.1 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 31 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M2.8 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 24 km S of Adrian, Texas | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 8 km E of Anton, Texas | M2.6 | 9 km | 2 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 28 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M2.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 772 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 38 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 49 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 76 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 27 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 10 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 27 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 65 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 52 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 66 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 38 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 62 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 82 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 56 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 34 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 49 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 28 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1963 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1961 | EF3 | 48 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | 206 | 40,247 | 95 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 93 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 67 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 57 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 61 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 61 km |
| 2016 | KAISER 8 | 8,551 | 90 km |
| 2022 | ARCH | 5,849 | 97 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 44 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 29 km |
| 2011 | SPADE RANCH | 3,904 | 65 km |
| 2011 | WHITEFACE | 3,743 | 63 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,613 | 88 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 33 km |
| 2011 | TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX | 3,210 | 58 km |
| 2006 | 3200 FM 303 | 2,982 | 39 km |
| 1992 | SAWYER | 2,806 | 93 km |
| 2009 | COBB RANCH | 2,614 | 28 km |
| 2010 | GRASS 3 | 2,587 | 50 km |
| 2006 | LINGO | 2,577 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Anton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°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").