Weather & Climate in Gardendale, TX

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

Gardendale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,946 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,946 ft (898 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density	133/sq mi
Coordinates	32.0135°N, 102.3596°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Andrews County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 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	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

592 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	53 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	57 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	79 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	61 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	128 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	92 km	8 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	85 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	91 km	9 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	72 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	52 km	6 km
Jun 12, 2025	34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.7	137 km	8 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	55 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	49 km	6 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	52 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	80 km	8 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	71 km	6 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	126 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2016	22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas	M3.6	127 km	2 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	61 km	5 km
Sep 22, 2023	New Mexico	M3.5	95 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

359 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 78 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 2024	EF3	48 km	5.3 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	32 km	5.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	79 km	3.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	73 km	4.0 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	40 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	85 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	82 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	25 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	57 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	16 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	65 km	11.2 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	51 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	75 km	1.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	78 km	3.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	82 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	72 km	5.6 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	3 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	80 km	11.3 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	59 km	6.1 mi	0
Mar 22, 2000	EF2	89 km	12.0 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	59 km
2011	TOM	64,786	42 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	17 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	44 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	25 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	98 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	78 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	8 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	24 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	32 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	53 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	98 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	34 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	84 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	38 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	16 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	81 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	60 km
2011	BOYKEN	4,866	90 km
2009	CRIDER RANCH	4,056	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in
June	80°F (27°C)	1.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	1.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
November	53°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Gardendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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