Weather & Climate in Darrouzett, TX

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

Darrouzett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,539 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,539 ft (774 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	537/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4453°N, 100.3229°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lipscomb County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 13.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.0 / 100
Community Resilience	2.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	144 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	143 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	142 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	142 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	140 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	90 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	141 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	142 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	41 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	142 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	142 km	9 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	141 km	7 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	8 km
Jan 8, 2016	16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	144 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	143 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	149 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	9 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	128 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 9, 1971	EF4	98 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	46 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	19 km	15.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	87 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	61 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	73 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	85 km	7.8 mi	1
May 5, 1993	EF3	95 km	12.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	89 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	38 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	72 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	27 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	69 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	13 km	14.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	90 km	2.7 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	76 km	5.7 mi	0
May 6, 1968	EF3	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 15, 1963	EF3	45 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1962	EF3	58 km	4.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SMOKEHOUSE CREEK	1,047,464	80 km
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	80 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	51 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	44 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	58 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	97 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	88 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	89 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	75 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	73 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	74 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	57 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	31 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	68 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	26 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	38 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	52 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	97 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,290	80 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	3.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.1 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Darrouzett has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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