Weather & Climate in Lorenzo, TX

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

Lorenzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,168 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,168 ft (966 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	887/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6703°N, 101.5361°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Crosby County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 7.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.7 / 100
Community Resilience	10.6 / 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	Very 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

297 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	130 km	3 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	148 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	130 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	149 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	131 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	129 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	129 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	116 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	128 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	141 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	135 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	129 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	148 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	104 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	132 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	132 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	145 km	8 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	104 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	143 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	148 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 788 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	36 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	55 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	62 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	92 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	28 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	71 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	81 km	9.1 mi	4
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	23 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	11 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	97 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	6 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	71 km	8.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	60 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	93 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	87 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1960	EF3	64 km	3.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	60 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	62 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	87 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	69 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	38 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	95 km
2017	303	9,601	97 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	59 km
2018	62	5,994	100 km
2011	FULLER	5,187	96 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	88 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	66 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	49 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	60 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	63 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,030	84 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	87 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,787	68 km
2016	BIG LIGHT	2,711	93 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	85 km
2011	BROWNING	2,491	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
March	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	71°F (21°C)	2.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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