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Weather & Climate in Mentone, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mentone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,686 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,686 ft (819 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7074°N, 103.5989°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Loving County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2,284 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 4, 2025 | 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M5.4 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas | M5.0 | 55 km | 6 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 41 km W of Mentone, Texas | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.9 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.7 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico | M4.6 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.6 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.6 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.5 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.5 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.4 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas | M4.4 | 38 km | 7 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas | M4.3 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.3 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | western Texas | M4.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.2 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | M4.2 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | western Texas | M4.2 | 74 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
153 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 181 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 1987 | EF4 | 79 km | 3.0 mi | 30 |
| May 14, 2010 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1977 | EF3 | 71 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2019 | EF2 | 69 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2010 | EF2 | 79 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | EF2 | 14 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | EF2 | 10 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1992 | EF2 | 19 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1991 | EF2 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF2 | 58 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1982 | EF2 | 93 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1977 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1974 | EF2 | 34 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1962 | EF2 | 33 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 1961 | EF2 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1955 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1955 | EF2 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1954 | EF2 | 25 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2016 | EF1 | 86 km | 5.9 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 | 86 km |
| 2011 | LOOP | 29,771 | 95 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 20,724 | 93 km |
| 1993 | JALTWO | 13,332 | 64 km |
| 2008 | ELLISON | 11,140 | 90 km |
| 2009 | MCELROY | 8,308 | 92 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 5,905 | 97 km |
| 2008 | GRAND FALLS | 5,851 | 85 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,516 | 72 km |
| 2009 | CRIDER RANCH | 4,056 | 46 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 3,953 | 23 km |
| 1995 | N BOUNDARY A | 3,754 | 99 km |
| 2008 | TUBBS CORNER | 3,404 | 90 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 3,292 | 100 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,193 | 47 km |
| 2011 | APACHE MOUNTAIN | 3,162 | 96 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 3,037 | 32 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,965 | 99 km |
| 2010 | 304 | 2,918 | 76 km |
| 2008 | CRANE | 2,831 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in |
Mentone has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").