Weather & Climate in Matador, TX

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

Matador 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 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,369 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.0°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,369 ft (722 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	559/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0151°N, 100.8211°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Motley County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.9 / 100
Community Resilience	10.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

206 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	140 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	140 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	142 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	142 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	140 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	130 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	139 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	148 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	142 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	114 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	140 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	143 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	138 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	120 km	3 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	141 km	4 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	133 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	141 km	8 km
Feb 11, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	141 km	9 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	128 km	2 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	128 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 194 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	96 km	65.0 mi	16
May 15, 1957	EF4	67 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	99 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	12 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	88 km	8.4 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	34 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	33 km	12.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	74 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	79 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	79 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	10 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	71 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	88 km	7.6 mi	2
May 24, 1960	EF3	30 km	3.3 mi	0
May 15, 1957	EF3	94 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1954	EF3	48 km	13.4 mi	1
Mar 13, 2021	EF2	97 km	13.2 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF2	86 km	1.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	73 km	6.6 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF2	21 km	9.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SWENSON (136,789 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	SWENSON	136,789	92 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	57 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	8 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	81 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	86 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	33 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	63 km
1996	TRIANGLE FIRE	25,553	80 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	69 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	72 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	78 km
2001	OREAR COMPLEX FIRE	14,749	93 km
1996	NORTH MEMPHIS	12,550	95 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	32 km
2019	VIVIAN	11,825	85 km
1995	CR 359 FIRE	9,324	62 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	42 km
2011	COPPER BREAKS	7,918	79 km
2019	COPPER BREAKS	7,059	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
June	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.5 in
September	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	51°F (10°C)	1.0 in
December	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in

Matador has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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