Weather & Climate in Floydada, TX

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

Floydada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,183 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,183 ft (970 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density	1,290/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9835°N, 101.3368°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Crosby County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

136 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	149 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	149 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	149 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	148 km	3 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	122 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	149 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	146 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	125 km	3 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	132 km	4 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	132 km	2 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	136 km	8 km
Jun 1, 2024	19 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	128 km	7 km
Aug 8, 2010	20 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	129 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2023	13 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	132 km	4 km
Jul 24, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.4	149 km	4 km
Jun 27, 2023	14 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	132 km	4 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.3	149 km	4 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	149 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2008	21 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	129 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

721 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 879 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	71 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	76 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	59 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	76 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	54 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	99 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	67 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	47 km	9.1 mi	4
May 23, 2016	EF3	68 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	79 km	12.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	27 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	47 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	44 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	39 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	93 km	15.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	81 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	44 km	7.6 mi	2
May 24, 1960	EF3	52 km	3.3 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	98 km	5.2 mi	3

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	84 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	42 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	65 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	80 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	92 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	78 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	89 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	89 km
2018	62	5,994	73 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,272	69 km
2017	AEROMOTOR	4,852	82 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	85 km
2023	CHURCHILL	4,517	93 km
1996	UNNAMED	3,794	70 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	75 km
2020	MATADOR	3,762	88 km
2018	GLOVER	3,635	79 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,614	67 km
2011	HORNETS TANK	3,467	75 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Floydada has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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