Weather & Climate in Barstow, TX

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

Barstow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°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 10.1 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 2,567 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,567 ft (782 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	292/sq mi
Coordinates	31.4615°N, 103.3955°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ward County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.32"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.9 / 100
Community Resilience	12.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,247 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	131 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	103 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	68 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	78 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	100 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	108 km	4 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	101 km	5 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	100 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	113 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	101 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	94 km	6 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	95 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	59 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	83 km	6 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	58 km	10 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	112 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	90 km	7 km
Feb 22, 2023	western Texas	M4.2	96 km	7 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	99 km	6 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	97 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

173 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 1987	EF4	58 km	3.0 mi	30
May 14, 2010	EF3	75 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	44 km	4.3 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	92 km	6.4 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	50 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	44 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	43 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	49 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	82 km	3.5 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	31 km	11.0 mi	0
Oct 15, 1981	EF2	99 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	50 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF2	9 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 10, 1962	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	9 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 1961	EF2	2 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1961	EF2	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1960	EF2	84 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1955	EF2	51 km	2.0 mi	0
May 5, 1955	EF2	14 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: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	96 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	84 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	94 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	87 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	64 km
2009	JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA)	8,661	90 km
2009	MCELROY	8,308	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,788	77 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	57 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	47 km
2009	DUNCAN	5,506	84 km
2009	CRIDER RANCH	4,056	31 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,953	56 km
2008	TUBBS CORNER	3,404	65 km
1989	UNNAMED	3,292	75 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,193	80 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,037	65 km
1995	UNNAMED	2,965	87 km
2010	304	2,918	53 km
2006	CRANE	2,857	98 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	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
May	74°F (23°C)	1.2 in
June	82°F (28°C)	1.3 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	1.6 in
September	76°F (24°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in

Barstow has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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