Weather & Climate in Opdyke West, TX

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

Opdyke West 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 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	3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,000/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5927°N, 102.3006°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hockley County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.7 / 100
Community Resilience	17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

139 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	133 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	140 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	149 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	148 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	131 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	130 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	130 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	147 km	8 km
Mar 19, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	149 km	4 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	134 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	148 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2023	31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	134 km	11 km
Aug 12, 2022	16 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	146 km	6 km
Oct 18, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	133 km	7 km
Feb 27, 2025	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	134 km	8 km
Jan 22, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	134 km	8 km
Jul 25, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	149 km	8 km
May 25, 2025	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	133 km	7 km
Sep 25, 2023	31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	135 km	10 km
Jan 21, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.3	134 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

707 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 770 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	37 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	31 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	92 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	54 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	37 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	65 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	1 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	72 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	74 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	36 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	71 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	83 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	41 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	38 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	62 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	84 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	67 km	37.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	83 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	28 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	206	40,247	80 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	96 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	88 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	76 km
2017	303	9,601	30 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	43 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	41 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	78 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	83 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	95 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	51 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	29 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	38 km
1993	BRONCO	3,789	81 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	45 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	92 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	34 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	68 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	16 km
1993	FRAZE	2,934	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in

Opdyke West has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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