Weather & Climate in Goldsmith, TX

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

Goldsmith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,154 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	66.3°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,154 ft (961 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	672/sq mi
Coordinates	31.9833°N, 102.6164°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ector County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.9 / 100
Community Resilience	14.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

987 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	71 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	138 km	10 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	78 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	60 km	5 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	136 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	84 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	136 km	10 km
Feb 28, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	136 km	8 km
Sep 2, 2022	36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M4.1	138 km	6 km
Apr 27, 2022	37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	135 km	9 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	104 km	8 km
Apr 28, 2022	36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.0	134 km	9 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	108 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	68 km	8 km
Mar 3, 2024	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.9	136 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2020	40 km W of Mentone, Texas	M3.9	136 km	5 km
May 22, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.9	135 km	8 km
Jul 12, 2023	39 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	147 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	136 km	8 km
May 19, 2023	37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas	M3.8	136 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 76 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 2024	EF3	63 km	5.3 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	41 km	5.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	97 km	4.0 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	20 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	69 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	80 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	49 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	80 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	37 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	88 km	11.2 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	69 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	95 km	1.8 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	77 km	5.6 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	27 km	1.0 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	76 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	84 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 27, 1991	EF2	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	84 km	4.5 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	40 km
2011	TOM	64,786	55 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	29 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	44 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	45 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	76 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	67 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	30 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	47 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	35 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	72 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	57 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	71 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	25 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	39 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	65 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	52 km
2009	CRIDER RANCH	4,056	63 km
2008	TUBBS CORNER	3,404	63 km
2011	BATES FIELD FIRE	3,186	35 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	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in
June	80°F (27°C)	1.7 in
July	85°F (29°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	1.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Goldsmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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