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Weather & Climate in Girard, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Girard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,132 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,132 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3635°N, 100.6597°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
269 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 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 69 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 67 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 76 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 67 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.6 | 50 km | 3 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.6 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | western Texas | M3.5 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 58 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
488 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 91 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 86 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 90 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1953 | EF4 | 67 km | 13.9 mi | 17 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 81 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EF3 | 91 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 100 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1991 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1990 | EF3 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 86 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1984 | EF3 | 80 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1962 | EF3 | 85 km | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| Sep 3, 1961 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 47 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1954 | EF3 | 80 km | 13.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | EF2 | 78 km | 12.3 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 | 49 km |
| 2011 | SWENSON | 136,789 | 45 km |
| 2011 | DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX | 90,808 | 19 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 71 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 59 km |
| 2008 | EIGHTY-TWO FIRE | 31,611 | 61 km |
| 2011 | BIRD RANCH 2 | 28,917 | 86 km |
| 1996 | PITCHFORK FIRE | 27,222 | 19 km |
| 1994 | KING COUNTY FIRE | 16,759 | 68 km |
| 2022 | SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING | 14,602 | 54 km |
| 2011 | 611 GAS PLANT | 14,430 | 83 km |
| 1998 | PADUCAH FIRE | 12,404 | 86 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,804 | 51 km |
| 2011 | ROCK CREEK | 10,128 | 50 km |
| 2019 | BIRD RANCH | 8,409 | 83 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 60 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 6,994 | 52 km |
| 2011 | SHEPERDS COMPLEX | 6,496 | 94 km |
| 2018 | 62 | 5,994 | 76 km |
| 2008 | MESQUITE GROVE | 5,850 | 26 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in |
Girard has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.8").