Weather & Climate in Morton, TX

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

Morton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,760 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	1,000/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7248°N, 102.7592°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cochran County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.3 / 100
Community Resilience	2.5 / 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	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Jun 29, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.9	126 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	127 km	4 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.8	127 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	127 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	125 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	126 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	126 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.7	124 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2020	21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	126 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.7	127 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	148 km	10 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	125 km	7 km
Jun 28, 2020	23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	126 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	124 km	3 km
Jun 29, 2020	22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.6	125 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	64 km	2 km
Jun 28, 2020	22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico	M2.5	127 km	5 km
Jun 28, 2020	21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico	M2.5	124 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 769 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	82 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	74 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	78 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	18 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	60 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	45 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	97 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	21 km	8.5 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	32 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	37 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	67 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	49 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	81 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	51 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	55 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	10 km	2.9 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	23 km	7.6 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	60 km	8.0 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	53 km	9.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	82 km
2009	CATO	53,730	100 km
2011	TIRE	44,942	90 km
2018	206	40,247	40 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	73 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	100 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	69 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	64 km
1988	FORT	20,320	87 km
2018	380	19,287	68 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	62 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	87 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	89 km
1989	CAPROCK	11,492	98 km
2006	TATUM WEST	10,960	84 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	49 km
2010	ETCHEVERY	9,835	99 km
2017	303	9,601	42 km
2006	FOUR LAKES	9,226	81 km
1991	BIG	9,184	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	49°F (10°C)	0.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Morton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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