Weather & Climate in Loop, TX

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

Loop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,259 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,259 ft (993 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9142°N, 102.4147°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gaines County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.3 / 100
Community Resilience	0.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

403 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	65 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	76 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	91 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	87 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	96 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	136 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	135 km	9 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	61 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	62 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	85 km	6 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	147 km	3 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	141 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	93 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	60 km	6 km
May 22, 2021	11 km NE of Odessa, Texas	M3.5	111 km	8 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	93 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2023	10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas	M3.5	109 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	92 km	6 km
Mar 19, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	94 km	4 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	66 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 602 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	85 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	79 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	93 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	77 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	34 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	84 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	66 km	37.3 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	89 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	80 km	7.6 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	65 km	17.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	29 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	64 km	5.2 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	100 km	8.4 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	98 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	60 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	22 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 27, 1991	EF2	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	76 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	80 km	10.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	91 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	88 km
2011	TOM	64,786	60 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	98 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	86 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	83 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	95 km
2009	238	24,831	93 km
1988	FORT	20,320	91 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	87 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	81 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	66 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	81 km
2008	483 FIRE	10,306	81 km
1998	BUCKEYE	9,844	93 km
2017	303	9,601	55 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	80 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	76 km
1993	MADDOX 2	8,274	84 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
December	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in

Loop has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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