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Weather & Climate in Big Wells, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Big Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 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 19.5 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 522 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5699°N, 99.5702°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dimmit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maverick County Memorial International (EGP) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 20, 2011 | 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M4.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.8 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 18 km E of El Indio, Texas | M3.6 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico | M3.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas | M3.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 3 km S of El Indio, Texas | M3.4 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.3 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 16 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas | M3.2 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas | M3.1 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas | M3.1 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 13 km SW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 16 km SSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas | M3.1 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas | M3.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 222 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 138 mph | 218 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 115 mph | 120 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
81 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 49 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF4 | 45 km | 23.3 mi | 5 |
| Apr 24, 2007 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1975 | EF3 | 67 km | 8.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2006 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2002 | EF2 | 73 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2001 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1981 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1975 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1971 | EF2 | 31 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 1968 | EF2 | 35 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1966 | EF2 | 29 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1959 | EF2 | 67 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1959 | EF2 | 84 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1956 | EF2 | 27 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1955 | EF2 | 64 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2021 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | HIGHWAY 322 | 44,652 | 30 km |
| 2008 | COTULLA | 8,419 | 35 km |
| 2022 | LOS ANGELES | 6,287 | 65 km |
| 2008 | COMMANCHE RANCH | 4,488 | 49 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,532 | 83 km |
| 2009 | FARCO MINE | 2,421 | 85 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,171 | 90 km |
| 2006 | ENCINAL | 1,900 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,522 | 73 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,411 | 88 km |
| 2018 | MINE | 1,224 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Big Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.9").