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Weather & Climate in Crosbyton, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crosbyton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°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 21.7 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 3,008 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,008 ft (917 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6413°N, 101.2377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crosby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
244 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 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.6 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 145 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
614 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 786 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 62 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 79 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 89 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| May 15, 1957 | EF4 | 92 km | 17.0 mi | 21 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 43 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 99 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF3 | 64 km | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| May 23, 2016 | EF3 | 88 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EF3 | 89 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 42 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 25 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 27 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 54 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 76 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 38 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 73 km | 37.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF3 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1954 | EF3 | 96 km | 13.4 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2019 | EF2 | 79 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2019 | EF2 | 71 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH | 157,855 | 97 km |
| 2011 | DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX | 90,808 | 59 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 49 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 27 km |
| 2011 | BIRD RANCH 2 | 28,917 | 88 km |
| 1996 | PITCHFORK FIRE | 27,222 | 67 km |
| 1998 | PADUCAH FIRE | 12,404 | 87 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,804 | 88 km |
| 2019 | BIRD RANCH | 8,409 | 93 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 51 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 6,994 | 94 km |
| 2018 | 62 | 5,994 | 78 km |
| 2008 | MESQUITE GROVE | 5,850 | 77 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 5,272 | 89 km |
| 2011 | FULLER | 5,187 | 83 km |
| 2017 | AEROMOTOR | 4,852 | 89 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,587 | 46 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,794 | 80 km |
| 2011 | MIDDLETON | 3,792 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
Crosbyton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.6").