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Weather & Climate in Aspermont, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aspermont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,773 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,773 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1409°N, 100.2249°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stonewall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.6 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Sep 12, 2011 | 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | western Texas | M3.5 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 67 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
525 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 195 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 43 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1953 | EF4 | 30 km | 13.9 mi | 17 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF3 | 67 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 78 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1991 | EF3 | 42 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1990 | EF3 | 43 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1986 | EF3 | 79 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1976 | EF3 | 81 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 67 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1965 | EF3 | 90 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF3 | 40 km | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| Sep 3, 1961 | EF3 | 44 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF3 | 65 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1954 | EF3 | 98 km | 13.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | EF2 | 48 km | 12.3 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 | 92 km |
| 2011 | COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH | 157,855 | 46 km |
| 2011 | SWENSON | 136,789 | 28 km |
| 2011 | DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX | 90,808 | 56 km |
| 2008 | EIGHTY-TWO FIRE | 31,611 | 51 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 76 km |
| 1996 | PITCHFORK FIRE | 27,222 | 49 km |
| 2021 | BUCK | 18,671 | 78 km |
| 1994 | KING COUNTY FIRE | 16,759 | 66 km |
| 2022 | SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING | 14,602 | 10 km |
| 2011 | 611 GAS PLANT | 14,430 | 66 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 85 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 98 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,804 | 61 km |
| 1997 | THROCKMORTON | 10,339 | 79 km |
| 2011 | ROCK CREEK | 10,128 | 14 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 97 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 6,994 | 57 km |
| 2011 | SHEPERDS COMPLEX | 6,496 | 98 km |
| 2008 | MESQUITE GROVE | 5,850 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Aspermont has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.8").