Weather & Climate in Balmorhea, TX

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

Balmorhea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,197 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,197 ft (974 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	990/sq mi
Coordinates	30.9824°N, 103.7450°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Reeves County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 113 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.0 / 100
Community Resilience	2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,132 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	86 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	100 km	8 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	86 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	86 km	10 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	101 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	108 km	4 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	112 km	6 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	100 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	95 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	101 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	96 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	75 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	85 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	111 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	93 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	72 km	10 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	100 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2025	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	96 km	6 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	98 km	7 km
Feb 22, 2023	western Texas	M4.2	97 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 1987	EF4	7 km	3.0 mi	30
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	92 km	4.3 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	85 km	6.4 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	30 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	80 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	88 km	6.0 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	83 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	88 km	3.5 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	83 km	11.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF2	55 km	0.5 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	56 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 1961	EF2	63 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1961	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1960	EF2	80 km	0.3 mi	0
May 5, 1955	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	62 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1954	EF2	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF1	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 1999	EF1	50 km	1.5 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	44 km
2011	IRON MOUNTAIN	85,016	85 km
2008	HUGHES RANCH	42,410	65 km
2000	UNNAMED	33,784	88 km
2011	ROPER	28,699	64 km
1989	UNNAMED	24,743	80 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	31 km
2008	CATHEDRAL	19,342	82 km
2018	MCDANNALD	18,338	62 km
1993	MCIVOR FIRE	15,255	54 km
2012	LIVERMORE RANCH	14,001	58 km
1993	DONAHOE FIRE	13,827	56 km
2012	SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE	12,528	61 km
2011	TEJANO CANYON	11,759	49 km
2018	SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX	10,247	51 km
2009	JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA)	8,661	36 km
2009	MCELROY	8,308	28 km
1989	UNNAMED	8,234	91 km
2011	MIND	8,020	97 km
2018	BEAR MTN	7,613	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
May	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in

Balmorhea has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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