Weather & Climate in Higgins, TX

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

Higgins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,548 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.4°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,548 ft (777 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	450/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1210°N, 100.0274°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lipscomb County County
Nearest Airport	Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.0 / 100
Community Resilience	2.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

998 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	125 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	124 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	120 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	122 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	122 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	93 km	8 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	121 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	122 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	122 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	146 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	146 km	8 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	21 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	122 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	123 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	120 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	121 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	126 km	4 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	122 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	123 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	120 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 229 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	71 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF4	82 km	8.7 mi	4
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	79 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	41 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	22 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	74 km	5.0 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	83 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	64 km	7.8 mi	1
Apr 17, 2002	EF3	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	97 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1997	EF3	96 km	9.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	71 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	59 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	92 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	28 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	50 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 1984	EF3	93 km	20.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	100 km	4.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SMOKEHOUSE CREEK	1,047,464	72 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	97 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	33 km
2018	RHEA	277,949	93 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	33 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	95 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	68 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	90 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	80 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	81 km
2009	PUTNAM	42,995	99 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	76 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	49 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	31 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	15 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	57 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	64 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	32 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	83 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in
May	65°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	3.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.7 in

Higgins has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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