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Weather & Climate in Novice, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°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 27.2 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 1,980 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,980 ft (604 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9872°N, 99.6253°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coleman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
159 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 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas | M3.5 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Sep 12, 2011 | 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 128 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
515 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 215 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 60 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 50 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF3 | 83 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF3 | 74 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 22 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 14 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 69 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 68 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 14, 1995 | EF3 | 76 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1986 | EF3 | 92 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| May 12, 1982 | EF3 | 91 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1982 | EF3 | 51 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1979 | EF3 | 93 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1979 | EF3 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 34 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1976 | EF3 | 59 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1976 | EF3 | 65 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF3 | 71 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | BIG COUNTRY FIRE | 209,352 | 83 km |
| 2011 | WILDCAT | 150,157 | 85 km |
| 2011 | WHITE HAT | 71,857 | 80 km |
| 2022 | KIDD | 41,939 | 85 km |
| 2006 | CARBON | 33,013 | 83 km |
| 2008 | SILVER | 18,094 | 100 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 87 km |
| 2012 | WILDCAT | 14,034 | 94 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 76 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 45 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 15 km |
| 2022 | WHEAT FIELD | 7,333 | 57 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 30 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 45 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 35 km |
| 2011 | CR 156 | 4,585 | 92 km |
| 2011 | JETER II | 4,317 | 88 km |
| 2022 | OAK MOTT | 4,183 | 67 km |
| 2018 | NEWELL | 4,124 | 86 km |
| 1993 | BLUE ALLEGHENY FIRE | 4,074 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in |
Novice has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.2").