Weather & Climate in Meadow, TX

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

Meadow 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,331 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,331 ft (1,015 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	518/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3377°N, 102.2059°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Terry County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.4 / 100
Community Resilience	4.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very 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

289 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	104 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	111 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	139 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	119 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	145 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	119 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	102 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	101 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	122 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	118 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	100 km	6 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	135 km	3 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	136 km	4 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	104 km	8 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	137 km	8 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	136 km	2 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	118 km	6 km
Mar 19, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	119 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 702 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	37 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	49 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	77 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	63 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	54 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	30 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	82 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	71 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	64 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	70 km	30.0 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	70 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	92 km	25.1 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	44 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	54 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	45 km	7.6 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	75 km	2.9 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	34 km	17.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	206	40,247	93 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	86 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	90 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	94 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	91 km
2017	303	9,601	31 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	58 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	54 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	95 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	89 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	74 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	80 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	58 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	32 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	90 km
1993	BRONCO	3,789	86 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	62 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	63 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
March	51°F (10°C)	0.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in
June	76°F (25°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Meadow has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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