Weather & Climate in Christoval, TX

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

Christoval enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,108 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,108 ft (643 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	183/sq mi
Coordinates	31.1976°N, 100.4933°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tom Green County County
Nearest Airport	San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

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

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	127 km	8 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	138 km	9 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	128 km	6 km
Apr 3, 2025	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.4	130 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2022	24 km W of Garden City, Texas	M3.3	140 km	9 km
Jun 23, 2024	26 km WNW of Robert Lee, Texas	M3.3	93 km	9 km
Jun 26, 2024	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.3	119 km	8 km
Aug 23, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.3	128 km	9 km
May 8, 2025	27 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M3.2	115 km	7 km
Feb 10, 2024	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.1	119 km	8 km
Sep 20, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.1	129 km	10 km
Jul 3, 2023	29 km S of Stanton, Texas	M3.0	144 km	9 km
Jul 30, 2024	25 km S of Westbrook, Texas	M3.0	116 km	2 km
May 8, 2025	14 km SW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.0	135 km	7 km
Feb 9, 2024	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas	M2.9	119 km	9 km
Jun 13, 2024	26 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M2.9	127 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2006	11 km NNE of Garden City, Texas	M2.9	122 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2010	7 km NW of Westbrook, Texas	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2022	24 km W of Garden City, Texas	M2.9	140 km	9 km
Feb 28, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M2.8	129 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

211 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 195 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1953	EF4	38 km	9.9 mi	13
May 22, 2024	EF3	72 km	4.8 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF3	71 km	3.5 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	52 km	18.0 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	98 km	5.8 mi	0
May 14, 1995	EF3	45 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 14, 1982	EF3	82 km	40.5 mi	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF3	90 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	100 km	9.9 mi	0
Apr 30, 1952	EF3	28 km	0.5 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF2	95 km	4.5 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF2	85 km	6.1 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF2	83 km	4.5 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	20 km	2.1 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	20 km	17.6 mi	0
Oct 13, 2018	EF2	16 km	3.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF2	36 km	23.0 mi	0
May 14, 1989	EF2	64 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1982	EF2	94 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 27, 1976	EF2	78 km	0.1 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	74 km
2011	WILDCAT	150,157	59 km
2006	COLE	39,436	66 km
2006	ROCKER B	37,361	75 km
2011	WILLIAMS	23,912	71 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	92 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	93 km
2012	WILDCAT	14,034	69 km
2011	ENCINO	12,156	37 km
2011	SCOTT RANCH	10,755	58 km
1993	MENARD FIRE	10,463	55 km
2015	FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX	8,225	78 km
2019	190 EAST	7,091	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,810	86 km
2022	CHICO LANE	6,617	82 km
2019	7D	5,402	70 km
2020	7D2	5,253	82 km
2015	HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH	5,205	11 km
2005	TALPA	5,117	88 km
2019	OGLESBY	5,098	48 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (10°C)	1.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
April	65°F (19°C)	1.7 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in

Christoval has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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