Weather & Climate in Fort Stockton, TX

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

Fort Stockton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,984 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.5°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,984 ft (910 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density	1,503/sq mi
Coordinates	30.8926°N, 102.8842°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pecos County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	25.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.6 / 100
Community Resilience	7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

774 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 14, 1995	13 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M5.7	81 km	18 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	143 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	150 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	133 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	131 km	10 km
Feb 28, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	132 km	8 km
Sep 2, 2022	36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	132 km	6 km
Apr 28, 2022	36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	131 km	9 km
Apr 15, 1995	10 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M4.0	81 km	10 km
Apr 27, 2022	37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	131 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2024	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.9	132 km	8 km
May 22, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.9	131 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	127 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2020	40 km W of Mentone, Texas	M3.9	143 km	5 km
May 10, 2023	42 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	141 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	127 km	9 km
May 19, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	132 km	9 km
Aug 22, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	132 km	8 km
Jul 12, 2023	39 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	137 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	40 km W of Mentone, Texas	M3.8	141 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990	EF4	55 km	22.0 mi	2
May 22, 1987	EF4	77 km	3.0 mi	30
Jun 2, 2024	EF3	93 km	0.9 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	59 km	4.3 mi	0
May 4, 1961	EF3	64 km	1.1 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	15 km	6.4 mi	0
Apr 21, 2011	EF2	87 km	7.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	54 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 29, 2009	EF2	94 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	5 km	3.5 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	65 km	11.0 mi	0
Oct 15, 1981	EF2	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	33 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF2	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 10, 1965	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 10, 1962	EF2	76 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 1961	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1961	EF2	1 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1960	EF2	69 km	10.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: IRON MOUNTAIN (85,016 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	IRON MOUNTAIN	85,016	55 km
2008	HUCKABEE	84,897	57 km
2011	SCHWARTZ FIRE	80,788	71 km
2008	PORTER	47,570	74 km
2000	UNNAMED	33,784	54 km
2011	ROPER	28,699	81 km
1989	UNNAMED	24,743	71 km
2011	DHR	21,345	76 km
2011	LITTLE SMOKEY	19,841	90 km
2008	CATHEDRAL	19,342	79 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	93 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	57 km
2011	CANNON	10,449	86 km
2009	JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA)	8,661	75 km
2020	SMITH CANYON	8,590	91 km
1989	UNNAMED	8,234	99 km
2011	DHI	7,149	52 km
2008	ROCKING JBH	7,004	69 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,788	74 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	0.5 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
March	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	65°F (19°C)	0.7 in
May	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
June	81°F (27°C)	1.6 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	1.9 in
September	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
December	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Fort Stockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.4").

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