Weather & Climate in Lubbock, TX

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

Lubbock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 339 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23 / among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,241 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,241 ft (988 m)
Area	123.6 sq mi (320.0 km²)
Population Density	1,823/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5619°N, 101.8889°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lubbock County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	23.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	92.2%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

330 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	129 km	6 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	145 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	145 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	133 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	146 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	144 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	138 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	143 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	131 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	143 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	148 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	132 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	122 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	144 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	147 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	128 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	146 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	145 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	126 km	8 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	141 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

701 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 754 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	2 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	49 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	69 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	45 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	38 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	28 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	43 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	36 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	70 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	34 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	70 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	69 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	64 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	86 km	25.1 mi	0
May 24, 1960	EF3	98 km	3.3 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	96 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	45 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	39 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	87 km	2.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KILLOUGH (35,447 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	59 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	99 km
2017	303	9,601	63 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	81 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	78 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	71 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	80 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	61 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	87 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	67 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	67 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	84 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	66 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	77 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	97 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	54 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,787	95 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	57 km
2010	GRASS 3	2,587	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.0 in
May	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	85°F (30°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Lubbock has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 41°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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