Weather & Climate in Idalou, TX

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

Idalou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 18.3 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 3,190 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,190 ft (972 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	2,365/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6624°N, 101.6837°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lubbock County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 7.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	143 km	6 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	138 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	138 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	146 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	140 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	137 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	150 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	137 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	136 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	143 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	140 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	138 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	143 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	113 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	140 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	140 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	141 km	8 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	134 km	4 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	142 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

713 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 853 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	24 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	88 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	47 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	51 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	97 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	58 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	26 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	92 km	9.1 mi	4
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	24 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	19 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	84 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	15 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	83 km	8.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	98 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	58 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	81 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	75 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	93 km	25.1 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	82 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	47 km
2017	303	9,601	84 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	100 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	98 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	66 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	91 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	75 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	76 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	89 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	57 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	79 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	68 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	76 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,030	97 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	73 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,787	80 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	72 km
2010	GRASS 3	2,587	97 km
2011	BROWNING	2,491	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
May	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Idalou has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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