Weather & Climate in Lamesa, TX

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

Lamesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,985 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,985 ft (910 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density	1,669/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7333°N, 101.9538°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dawson County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.6 / 100
Community Resilience	21.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

517 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	121 km	3 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	37 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	121 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	41 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	121 km	8 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	116 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	118 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	119 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	48 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	112 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	119 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	50 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	119 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	115 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	121 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	122 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	37 km	6 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	118 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	52 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	34 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 567 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	91 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	83 km	15.5 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	61 km	4.0 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	99 km	3.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	67 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	86 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	47 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	51 km	37.3 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	94 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	97 km	11.2 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	60 km	17.2 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	87 km	3.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	47 km	5.6 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	59 km	11.3 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	31 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 2005	EF2	57 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 2005	EF2	64 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	44 km	2.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TOM (64,786 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	TOM	64,786	50 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	97 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	76 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	98 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	97 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	35 km
2017	303	9,601	92 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	91 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	68 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	72 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	37 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	87 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	89 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	65 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	99 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	91 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	95 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	87 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,345	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
October	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	51°F (10°C)	0.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in

Lamesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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