Weather & Climate in Lockney, TX

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

Lockney 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 326 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,279 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,279 ft (999 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	1,034/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1231°N, 101.4425°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Floyd County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	71.6 / 100
Community Resilience	37.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
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 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

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	145 km	5 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	146 km	5 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	140 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	143 km	3 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	150 km	4 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	150 km	2 km
Jun 1, 2024	19 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	146 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	135 km	7 km
Aug 8, 2010	20 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2023	13 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	150 km	4 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	131 km	5 km
Jun 27, 2023	14 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	150 km	4 km
Jan 29, 2008	21 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	124 km	5 km
May 2, 2011	28 km SW of Jayton, Texas	M3.2	132 km	5 km
Apr 18, 2021	18 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	146 km	3 km
Oct 9, 2010	23 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	142 km	5 km
Mar 1, 2011	19 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

735 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 868 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	77 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	59 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	51 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	70 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	41 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	79 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	98 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	55 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	98 km	3.6 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	70 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	86 km	12.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	32 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	61 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	57 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	49 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	89 km	15.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	63 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	54 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	29 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	100 km	0.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	MALLARD	75,486	89 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	54 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	82 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	89 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	91 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	86 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	90 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	99 km
2018	62	5,994	82 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,272	72 km
2017	AEROMOTOR	4,852	91 km
2023	CHURCHILL	4,517	81 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	84 km
1996	UNNAMED	3,794	78 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	92 km
2020	MATADOR	3,762	95 km
2018	GLOVER	3,635	69 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,614	57 km
2011	HORNETS TANK	3,467	68 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
March	49°F (10°C)	1.0 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.5 in
May	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Lockney has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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