Weather & Climate in Denver City, TX

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

Denver 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,581 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,581 ft (1,091 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density	1,681/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9679°N, 102.8322°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gaines County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 4.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.3 / 100
Community Resilience	0.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	95 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	108 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	75 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	119 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	130 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	121 km	8 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	133 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	120 km	9 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	90 km	6 km
Jun 12, 2025	34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.7	141 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	115 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	93 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	89 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	128 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	128 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	149 km	2 km
May 22, 2021	11 km NE of Odessa, Texas	M3.5	127 km	8 km
Jul 15, 2025	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.5	130 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2023	10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas	M3.5	124 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 80 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	73 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	86 km	29.2 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	99 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	33 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	50 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	94 km	2.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	78 km	7.6 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	97 km	17.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	50 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	62 km	5.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	60 km	8.4 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	84 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	92 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	47 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	51 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	50 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	58 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	51 km	10.0 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF2	95 km	8.0 mi	0
May 27, 1982	EF2	41 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: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	83 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	50 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	64 km
2011	TOM	64,786	83 km
2018	206	40,247	77 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	61 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	61 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	49 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	98 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	57 km
2009	238	24,831	58 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	69 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	91 km
1988	FORT	20,320	52 km
2018	380	19,287	67 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	52 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	64 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	47 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	68 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
October	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in

Denver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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