Weather & Climate in Dickens, TX

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

Dickens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,544 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,544 ft (775 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	234/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6213°N, 100.8368°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickens County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 2.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	93.5 / 100
Community Resilience	16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

215 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	97 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	97 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	99 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	98 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	96 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	86 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	96 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	105 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	99 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	70 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	97 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	99 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	94 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	98 km	4 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	145 km	9 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	76 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	84 km	2 km
Feb 11, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	98 km	9 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	89 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	84 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 568 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	99 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	77 km	15.5 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	91 km	13.9 mi	17
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	56 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	86 km	8.4 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	77 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	68 km	12.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	76 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	62 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	64 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	48 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1961	EF3	95 km	0.7 mi	0
May 24, 1960	EF3	14 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 1, 1954	EF3	67 km	13.4 mi	1
Apr 27, 2024	EF2	98 km	12.3 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF2	61 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2009	EF2	95 km	3.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	100 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2005	EF2	45 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF2	80 km	1.5 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	79 km
2011	SWENSON	136,789	67 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	23 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	39 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	49 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	73 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	65 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	31 km
1996	TRIANGLE FIRE	25,553	96 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	99 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	73 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	83 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	64 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	77 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	76 km
1995	CR 359 FIRE	9,324	90 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	65 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	63 km
2011	COPPER BREAKS	7,918	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
October	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
December	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in

Dickens has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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