Weather & Climate in Dell City, TX

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

Dell City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°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 10.9 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 3,697 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,697 ft (1,127 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density	44/sq mi
Coordinates	31.9349°N, 105.1998°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hudspeth County County
Nearest Airport	El Paso International (ELP) 70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"

71% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.3 / 100
Community Resilience	0.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,962 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	77 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	112 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	101 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	79 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	71 km	4 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	79 km	7 km
Apr 30, 2011	54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.6	141 km	10 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	66 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	78 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	86 km	6 km
Apr 28, 2011	57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.4	141 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	120 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	84 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	67 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	89 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	96 km	6 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	121 km	10 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	82 km	7 km
Jan 9, 2025	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	85 km	6 km
May 17, 2011	56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.2	142 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 12, 1982	EF2	63 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1976	EF2	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	85 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 2, 1995	EF1	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1992	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1992	EF1	99 km	1.2 mi	0
May 11, 1989	EF1	74 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	16 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	41 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 28, 2009	EF0	93 km	4.6 mi	0
Sep 26, 2007	EF0	92 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 2007	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 15, 2006	EF0	93 km	6.5 mi	0
May 30, 2006	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 28, 2005	EF0	27 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF0	43 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF0	85 km	8.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (53,486 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	LAST CHANCE	53,486	63 km
2008	ROCKY	48,019	63 km
2011	LOOP	29,771	82 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	87 km
1993	ESCONDIDO	25,700	68 km
1990	BIG	24,768	49 km
2011	ACREY	18,720	60 km
2010	CAVE WF INCIDENTS	17,648	62 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	100 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	90 km
1994	HAT	14,842	73 km
2016	COYOTE	14,517	32 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	70 km
1998	BURLESON	11,014	50 km
1994	UNNAMED	11,008	65 km
2010	CUTOFF	10,433	32 km
1998	UNNAMED	7,777	66 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,765	82 km
2011	SERPENTINE	7,620	65 km
1989	CLI	7,469	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.3 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	62°F (16°C)	0.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
November	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in

Dell City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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