Weather & Climate in Hamlin, TX

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

Hamlin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,727 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,727 ft (526 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density	412/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8900°N, 100.1325°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Fisher County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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

252 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	51 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	51 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	52 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	55 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	53 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	60 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	53 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	57 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	146 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	51 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	52 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	60 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	52 km	6 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	108 km	9 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	51 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	66 km	3 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	55 km	4 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	68 km	2 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	69 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	51 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 26, 1962	EF4	46 km	10.7 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	47 km	13.9 mi	17
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	79 km	1.3 mi	5
May 2, 2024	EF3	39 km	3.3 mi	0
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	98 km	8.4 mi	0
May 13, 2005	EF3	95 km	16.3 mi	0
Apr 24, 1991	EF3	45 km	3.5 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	24 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	56 km	4.5 mi	1
May 26, 1976	EF3	61 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	55 km	20.3 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	96 km	9.9 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	60 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	66 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	52 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	62 km	9.3 mi	0
May 31, 1962	EF3	85 km	2.0 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF3	14 km	4.1 mi	1
Sep 3, 1961	EF3	61 km	0.7 mi	0
May 7, 1961	EF3	52 km	3.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	BIG COUNTRY FIRE	209,352	73 km
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	48 km
2011	SWENSON	136,789	55 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	84 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	85 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	77 km
2001	UNNAMED	28,633	77 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	77 km
2021	BUCK	18,671	69 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	92 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	31 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	51 km
2009	BLACK	11,356	93 km
2011	MILLER CREEK	10,888	91 km
2022	MESQUITE HEAT	10,807	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	65 km
1997	THROCKMORTON	10,339	76 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	40 km
2003	JOHNSON RANCH	9,696	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
June	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in
July	85°F (30°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.3 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	65°F (19°C)	2.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in

Hamlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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