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Weather & Climate in Paint Rock, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paint Rock 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 24.6 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 1,631 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5101°N, 99.9253°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Concho County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very 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
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.6 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.3 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 26 km WNW of Robert Lee, Texas | M3.3 | 94 km | 9 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 27 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M3.2 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Feb 10, 2024 | 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.1 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.0 | 147 km | 7 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 14 km SW of Westbrook, Texas | M3.0 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 25 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M3.0 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Oct 1, 2023 | 7 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 7 km NW of Westbrook, Texas | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas | M2.9 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 11 km NNE of Garden City, Texas | M2.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.9 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.8 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 28 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M2.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M2.8 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 25 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas | M2.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2025 | 23 km S of Westbrook, Texas | M2.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 27 km E of Big Lake, Texas | M2.8 | 123 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
328 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 225 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 1976 | EF5 | 84 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1953 | EF4 | 62 km | 9.9 mi | 13 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF3 | 65 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 16 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 50 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF3 | 39 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1995 | EF3 | 22 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1982 | EF3 | 45 km | 40.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 27 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1979 | EF3 | 97 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1976 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1975 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1962 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1952 | EF3 | 52 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2024 | EF2 | 93 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 28 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF2 | 25 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2020 | EF2 | 93 km | 10.9 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2019 | EF2 | 72 km | 17.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILDCAT (150,157 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WILDCAT | 150,157 | 57 km |
| 2011 | WHITE HAT | 71,857 | 89 km |
| 2006 | COLE | 39,436 | 95 km |
| 2011 | DOS AMIGOS | 18,960 | 96 km |
| 2008 | SILVER | 18,094 | 91 km |
| 2012 | WILDCAT | 14,034 | 72 km |
| 2011 | ENCINO | 12,156 | 70 km |
| 2020 | GATE 5 | 11,457 | 68 km |
| 2022 | MESQUITE HEAT | 10,807 | 88 km |
| 1993 | MENARD FIRE | 10,463 | 60 km |
| 2020 | MAYS | 9,736 | 87 km |
| 2022 | CREWS GAP | 8,134 | 45 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,936 | 88 km |
| 2005 | CROSSROADS | 5,976 | 99 km |
| 2015 | HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH | 5,205 | 67 km |
| 2005 | TALPA | 5,117 | 26 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,490 | 97 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 3,951 | 15 km |
| 2020 | MCDANIEL | 3,840 | 83 km |
| 2011 | WILSON RANCH | 3,799 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in |
Paint Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.0").