Weather & Climate in Haskell, TX

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

Haskell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,583 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,583 ft (482 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density	844/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1598°N, 99.7320°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Haskell County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	59.8 / 100
Community Resilience	34.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively 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

207 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	97 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	97 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	98 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	101 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	99 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	103 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	99 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	104 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	98 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	97 km	8 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	97 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	99 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	100 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	97 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	106 km	3 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	113 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	97 km	8 km
Feb 11, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	97 km	9 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	111 km	4 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	110 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980	EF4	71 km	8.4 mi	0
May 26, 1962	EF4	4 km	10.7 mi	0
May 1, 1954	EF4	91 km	68.6 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	24 km	13.9 mi	17
May 18, 1951	EF4	96 km	2.0 mi	2
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	85 km	1.3 mi	5
May 2, 2024	EF3	61 km	3.3 mi	0
May 4, 2022	EF3	87 km	23.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	68 km	8.4 mi	0
May 13, 2005	EF3	53 km	16.3 mi	0
Apr 30, 2000	EF3	92 km	13.0 mi	0
May 29, 1994	EF3	84 km	2.0 mi	0
May 29, 1994	EF3	87 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1991	EF3	4 km	3.5 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	34 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1985	EF3	69 km	4.5 mi	3
May 16, 1982	EF3	91 km	15.0 mi	0
Oct 30, 1979	EF3	92 km	18.6 mi	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	66 km	20.3 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	60 km
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	89 km
2011	SWENSON	136,789	48 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	91 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	55 km
2001	UNNAMED	28,633	31 km
2022	COCONUT	27,963	88 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	84 km
2021	BUCK	18,671	36 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	69 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	37 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	99 km
2009	BLACK	11,356	65 km
2011	MILLER CREEK	10,888	43 km
2022	MESQUITE HEAT	10,807	97 km
1997	THROCKMORTON	10,339	34 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	40 km
2003	JOHNSON RANCH	9,696	63 km
2011	JRM	8,870	63 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in
October	65°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in

Haskell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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