Weather & Climate in Carlsbad, TX

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

Carlsbad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,075 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,075 ft (632 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	427/sq mi
Coordinates	31.6112°N, 100.6406°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tom Green County County
Nearest Airport	San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.8 / 100
Community Resilience	77.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	128 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	128 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	148 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	126 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	126 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	136 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	138 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	129 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	120 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	125 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	101 km	8 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	126 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	128 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	126 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	142 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	128 km	8 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	101 km	6 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	149 km	3 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	130 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 312 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1953	EF4	11 km	9.9 mi	13
May 22, 2024	EF3	44 km	4.8 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF3	29 km	3.5 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	85 km	5.8 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	53 km	18.0 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	91 km	3.7 mi	0
May 14, 1995	EF3	49 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	95 km	4.5 mi	1
Mar 14, 1982	EF3	55 km	40.5 mi	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF3	85 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	69 km	9.9 mi	0
Apr 30, 1952	EF3	24 km	0.5 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF2	47 km	4.5 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF2	93 km	6.1 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF2	70 km	4.5 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	71 km	11.4 mi	0
Mar 19, 2020	EF2	87 km	10.9 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	32 km	17.6 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	64 km	2.1 mi	0
Oct 13, 2018	EF2	49 km	3.0 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	44 km
2011	WILDCAT	150,157	21 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	65 km
2006	COLE	39,436	26 km
2006	ROCKER B	37,361	56 km
2011	WILLIAMS	23,912	88 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	44 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	46 km
2012	WILDCAT	14,034	22 km
2011	ENCINO	12,156	13 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	85 km
2011	SCOTT RANCH	10,755	56 km
1993	MENARD FIRE	10,463	95 km
2022	CREWS GAP	8,134	93 km
2019	190 EAST	7,091	88 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	89 km
2022	CHICO LANE	6,617	87 km
2019	7D	5,402	47 km
2020	7D2	5,253	56 km
2015	HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH	5,205	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (9°C)	1.1 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.5 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in

Carlsbad has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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