Weather & Climate in Jayton, TX

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

Jayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,000 ft (610 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	262/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2502°N, 100.5749°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kent County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 77 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.7 / 100
Community Resilience	52.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively 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

269 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	54 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	54 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	57 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	57 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	55 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	48 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	55 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	133 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	64 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	34 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	55 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	57 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	57 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	54 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	42 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	138 km	8 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	55 km	4 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	113 km	9 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	50 km	2 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	51 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 26, 1962	EF4	75 km	10.7 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	100 km	15.5 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	58 km	13.9 mi	17
May 2, 2024	EF3	96 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	100 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	82 km	8.4 mi	0
May 13, 2005	EF3	97 km	16.3 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	93 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1991	EF3	76 km	3.5 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	98 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	90 km	4.5 mi	1
May 1, 1984	EF3	95 km	8.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	71 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	69 km	4.1 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	70 km	2.7 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF3	71 km	4.1 mi	1
Sep 3, 1961	EF3	69 km	0.7 mi	0
May 7, 1961	EF3	99 km	3.6 mi	0
May 24, 1960	EF3	61 km	3.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	37 km
2011	SWENSON	136,789	40 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	31 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	85 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	68 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	61 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	97 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	28 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	71 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	43 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	70 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	43 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	40 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	93 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	65 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	56 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	86 km
2018	62	5,994	88 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	16 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	1.0 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in

Jayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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