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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,548 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
Air Quality
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 | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Higgins has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.7").