Weather & Climate in Midland, TX

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

Midland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 88°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 11.7 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 2,818 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,818 ft (859 m)
Area	72.2 sq mi (187.1 km²)
Population Density	1,759/sq mi
Coordinates	32.0246°N, 102.1135°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Andrews County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

510 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	43 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	42 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	99 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	43 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	66 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	115 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	115 km	9 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	54 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	45 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	46 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	31 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	60 km	8 km
Sep 6, 2016	22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas	M3.6	145 km	2 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	103 km	9 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	53 km	6 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	46 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	41 km	5 km
Sep 22, 2023	New Mexico	M3.5	117 km	8 km
Jul 22, 2023	10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas	M3.5	24 km	8 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	44 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

348 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 66 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 2024	EF3	41 km	5.3 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	37 km	5.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	57 km	3.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	51 km	4.0 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	62 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	92 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	6 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	40 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	16 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	43 km	11.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	88 km	11.4 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	39 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	57 km	1.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	55 km	3.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	60 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	77 km	5.6 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	21 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	59 km	11.3 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	50 km	6.1 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	80 km
2011	TOM	64,786	43 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	31 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	53 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	18 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	92 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	92 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	19 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	14 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	45 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	43 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	75 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	16 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	98 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	58 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	10 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	98 km
2020	7D2	5,253	97 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	75 km
2011	BOYKEN	4,866	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
May	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
June	79°F (26°C)	1.9 in
July	88°F (31°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	1.7 in
September	74°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
November	53°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Midland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 45°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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