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Weather & Climate in Big Spring, TX

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

Big Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,512 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,512 ft (766 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²)
Population Density1,293/sq mi
Coordinates32.2383°N, 101.4857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.1 / 100
Community Resilience35.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

475 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 57 km 6 km
Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 97 km 3 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 97 km 3 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 44 km 7 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 96 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 93 km 3 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 33 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 96 km 3 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 95 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 96 km 3 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 21 km 7 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 90 km 7 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 63 km 6 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 97 km 6 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 97 km 8 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 108 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 64 km 8 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 59 km 8 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 95 km 6 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 42 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 30, 2024 EF3 85 km 5.3 mi 0
May 22, 2024 EF3 81 km 4.8 mi 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 96 km 5.8 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 35 km 3.7 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 15 km 4.0 mi 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 86 km 2.7 mi 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 94 km 4.1 mi 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 80 km 2.0 mi 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 65 km 1.0 mi 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 37 km 1.5 mi 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 79 km 10.3 mi 0
May 3, 2024 EF2 77 km 4.5 mi 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 43 km 11.2 mi 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 80 km 0.4 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 36 km 11.4 mi 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 76 km 6.6 mi 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 66 km 1.8 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 23 km 3.1 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 39 km 1.9 mi 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 20 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 GLASS 196,945 79 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 98 km
2011 TOM 64,786 77 km
2006 COLE 39,436 83 km
2006 ROCKER B 37,361 88 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 86 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 73 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 80 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 76 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 96 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 96 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 40 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 82 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 64 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 55 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 17 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Big Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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