Weather & Climate in Bledsoe, TX

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

Bledsoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,964 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,964 ft (1,208 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	333/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6181°N, 103.0182°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cochran County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	2.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively 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

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	143 km	5 km
Jun 2, 2001	11 km S of Eunice, New Mexico	M3.3	143 km	5 km
Sep 25, 2024	14 km S of Eunice, New Mexico	M3.2	146 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2023	19 km SW of Eunice, New Mexico	M3.1	150 km	2 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.9	104 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	106 km	4 km
May 8, 2025	14 km SW of Eunice, New Mexico	M2.8	145 km	9 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	105 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	105 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.8	104 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	104 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	102 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	106 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	105 km	5 km
May 31, 2022	24 km WSW of Eunice, New Mexico	M2.7	147 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	90 km	2 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	104 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 170 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	36 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	92 km	130.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	86 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	67 km	29.2 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	48 km	8.5 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	59 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	64 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	74 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	72 km	25.1 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	64 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	81 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	79 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	30 km	2.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	44 km	7.6 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	40 km	9.5 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	82 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	45 km	5.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	89 km	28.8 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	20 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: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	58 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	77 km
2009	CATO	53,730	74 km
2011	TIRE	44,942	86 km
2018	206	40,247	13 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	48 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	76 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	91 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	91 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	93 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	42 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	39 km
1988	FORT	20,320	64 km
2018	380	19,287	42 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	90 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	40 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	62 km
2006	JET	13,889	94 km
2017	1 SOUTH ANTELOPE	12,107	78 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
March	49°F (10°C)	0.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
June	74°F (23°C)	2.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in

Bledsoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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