Weather & Climate in Brownfield, TX

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

Brownfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,311 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,311 ft (1,009 m)
Area	6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density	1,352/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1755°N, 102.2734°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Terry County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.4 / 100
Community Resilience	4.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

352 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	87 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	95 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	121 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	104 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	145 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	107 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	142 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	85 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	84 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	107 km	6 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	146 km	9 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	137 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	105 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	83 km	6 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	137 km	8 km
Sep 22, 2023	New Mexico	M3.5	139 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	106 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	88 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	136 km	4 km
Jul 22, 2023	10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas	M3.5	138 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 717 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	54 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	58 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	96 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	81 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	47 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	66 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	99 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	85 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	78 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	85 km	30.0 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	85 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	84 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	46 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	56 km	7.6 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	85 km	2.9 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	40 km	17.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	60 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	43 km	5.2 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	97 km
2011	TOM	64,786	88 km
2018	206	40,247	95 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	95 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	84 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	81 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	83 km
2017	303	9,601	35 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	63 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	59 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	100 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	94 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	89 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	62 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	94 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	94 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	72 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	30 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	98 km
1993	BRONCO	3,789	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
June	76°F (25°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	49°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in

Brownfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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