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Weather & Climate in Miles, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 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 23.4 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 1,809 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,809 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6006°N, 100.1853°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tom Green County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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
179 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 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.6 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas | M3.5 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
349 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 327 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1953 | EF4 | 38 km | 9.9 mi | 13 |
| May 22, 2024 | EF3 | 87 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF3 | 39 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 63 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 13 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 46 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1995 | EF3 | 15 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1986 | EF3 | 97 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 1982 | EF3 | 30 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 43 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 83 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1976 | EF3 | 48 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1952 | EF3 | 32 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF2 | 68 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 30 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 51 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2020 | EF2 | 79 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | GLASS | 196,945 | 88 km |
| 2011 | WILDCAT | 150,157 | 30 km |
| 2011 | WHITE HAT | 71,857 | 68 km |
| 2006 | COLE | 39,436 | 69 km |
| 2006 | ROCKER B | 37,361 | 98 km |
| 2011 | DOS AMIGOS | 18,960 | 70 km |
| 2008 | SILVER | 18,094 | 66 km |
| 2012 | WILDCAT | 14,034 | 46 km |
| 2011 | ENCINO | 12,156 | 46 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 94 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 82 km |
| 2011 | SCOTT RANCH | 10,755 | 93 km |
| 1993 | MENARD FIRE | 10,463 | 73 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 54 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 98 km |
| 2019 | 7D | 5,402 | 90 km |
| 2020 | 7D2 | 5,253 | 99 km |
| 2015 | HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH | 5,205 | 60 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 39 km |
| 2020 | SLADE | 4,720 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Miles has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").