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Weather & Climate in Littlefield, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Littlefield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,561 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,561 ft (1,085 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9192°N, 102.3348°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hockley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Apr 21, 2024 | 24 km S of Adrian, Texas | M2.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2000 | 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 8 km E of Anton, Texas | M2.6 | 28 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
787 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 819 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 58 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 58 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 34 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 45 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 17 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 36 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 85 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 73 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 68 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 86 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 86 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 24 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 82 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 77 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 61 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 15 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 32 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 9 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1963 | EF3 | 77 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | 206 | 40,247 | 84 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 47 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 61 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 55 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 56 km |
| 2016 | KAISER 8 | 8,551 | 76 km |
| 2022 | ARCH | 5,849 | 79 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 25 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 19 km |
| 2011 | HAPPY | 3,966 | 94 km |
| 2011 | SPADE RANCH | 3,904 | 70 km |
| 1993 | BRONCO | 3,789 | 96 km |
| 2011 | WHITEFACE | 3,743 | 55 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,613 | 69 km |
| 2011 | SIERRA BLANCA | 3,522 | 97 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 18 km |
| 2006 | PEP 2 | 3,339 | 100 km |
| 2011 | TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX | 3,210 | 38 km |
| 2000 | CURRY RD 3 | 3,026 | 97 km |
| 2006 | 3200 FM 303 | 2,982 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Littlefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").