Weather & Climate in Lipscomb, TX

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

Lipscomb 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 2,464 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	2,464 ft (751 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2215°N, 100.2621°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lipscomb County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

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

871 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	142 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	141 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	137 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	140 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2021	34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas	M4.3	79 km	8 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	139 km	6 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	32 km	8 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	139 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	140 km	9 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	139 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	145 km	4 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	7 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	137 km	8 km
Jan 8, 2016	16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	142 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	138 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	137 km	8 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	126 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 230 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995	EF4	80 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF3	55 km	6.3 mi	3
May 23, 2019	EF3	32 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	45 km	34.0 mi	6
May 23, 2008	EF3	80 km	5.0 mi	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	99 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	63 km	7.8 mi	1
May 26, 1991	EF3	87 km	12.5 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	54 km	11.5 mi	0
May 31, 1990	EF3	71 km	14.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF3	71 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1987	EF3	6 km	30.0 mi	0
May 7, 1986	EF3	47 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	93 km	4.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF3	22 km	14.4 mi	0
May 16, 1977	EF3	97 km	6.5 mi	0
Sep 25, 1973	EF3	99 km	5.7 mi	0
May 6, 1968	EF3	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1967	EF3	79 km	2.3 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	62 km
2006	EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX	593,394	92 km
2017	PERRYTON	290,211	27 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	42 km
2017	LEFORS EAST	68,701	98 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	69 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	91 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	92 km
2017	RANKIN RANCH ROAD	37,706	62 km
2022	CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM	37,663	49 km
2022	WASHITA RIVER FIRE	35,421	50 km
2014	HIGGINS	28,466	33 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	49 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	93 km
2006	SWEETWATER DOBSON	23,045	81 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	9 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	62 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	74 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	98 km
2009	MAGIC CITY	18,922	91 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)	1.6 in
April	56°F (14°C)	1.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in

Lipscomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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