Weather & Climate in Hale Center, TX

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

Hale Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,426 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,426 ft (1,044 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	1,184/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0661°N, 101.8463°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hale County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 7.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.7 / 100
Community Resilience	21.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	147 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	148 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	140 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	135 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	148 km	5 km
May 2, 2011	28 km SW of Jayton, Texas	M3.2	148 km	5 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	138 km	4 km
Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	133 km	8 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	144 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	134 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2024	14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	127 km	17 km
Jan 3, 2012	18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2002	15 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	144 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2000	6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas	M2.7	126 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	132 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

817 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 939 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	58 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	71 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	79 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	89 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	14 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	34 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	67 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	74 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	67 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	92 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	73 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	32 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	63 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	72 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	58 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	85 km	8.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	51 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	16 km	7.6 mi	2
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	97 km	6.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATADOR WEST (36,114 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	89 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	90 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	93 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	84 km
2017	303	9,601	98 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	70 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	65 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	74 km
2018	GLOVER	3,635	98 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,614	86 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	90 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	66 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	74 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	95 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	79 km
1998	UNNAMED	2,699	97 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	66 km
2010	GRASS 3	2,587	81 km
2018	FOLLEY PARK	2,505	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Hale Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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