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Weather & Climate in Buffalo Springs, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buffalo Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 19.4 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 3,019 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,019 ft (920 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5337°N, 101.6976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
341 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 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M5.1 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | M4.8 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 21 km N of Stanton, Texas | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.8 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | M3.7 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.7 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 146 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
670 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 719 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 19 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 58 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 87 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 58 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 13 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 56 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 39 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 19 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 87 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 18 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 92 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 72 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 86 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 82 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 41 km | 37.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF3 | 55 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2022 | EF2 | 79 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2019 | EF2 | 76 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATADOR WEST (36,114 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 90 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 41 km |
| 2008 | BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX | 11,276 | 92 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 79 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 99 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 96 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 56 km |
| 2011 | FULLER | 5,187 | 92 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 97 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 78 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,587 | 70 km |
| 2011 | SPADE RANCH | 3,904 | 82 km |
| 2011 | MIDDLETON | 3,792 | 49 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 83 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,167 | 60 km |
| 2018 | RON JAMES | 3,116 | 81 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,030 | 97 km |
| 2006 | 3200 FM 303 | 2,982 | 72 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 2,787 | 77 km |
| 2009 | COBB RANCH | 2,614 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Buffalo Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").