Weather & Climate in Petersburg, TX

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

Petersburg 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,255 ft (992 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	972/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8710°N, 101.5973°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lubbock County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	150 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	149 km	3 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	124 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	147 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	126 km	3 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	135 km	8 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	131 km	2 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	131 km	4 km
Jun 1, 2024	19 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	126 km	7 km
Aug 8, 2010	20 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	129 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2023	13 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.4	130 km	4 km
Jul 24, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.4	150 km	4 km
Jan 29, 2008	21 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	129 km	5 km
Jun 27, 2023	14 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.3	129 km	4 km
Aug 21, 2022	13 km N of Snyder, Texas	M3.2	130 km	3 km
May 2, 2011	28 km SW of Jayton, Texas	M3.2	117 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	101 km	8 km
Jun 15, 2022	western Texas	M3.1	131 km	4 km
Apr 18, 2021	18 km NNW of Snyder, Texas	M3.1	125 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

759 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 871 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	45 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	87 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	38 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	51 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	72 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	49 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	72 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	74 km	9.1 mi	4
May 23, 2016	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	0 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	34 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	90 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	29 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	66 km	8.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	78 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	37 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	84 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	77 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	99 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	67 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	60 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	82 km
2018	62	5,994	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,272	96 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	93 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	82 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	86 km
1996	UNNAMED	3,794	96 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	71 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,614	88 km
2011	HORNETS TANK	3,467	99 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	84 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	82 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	68 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,030	97 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	87 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,787	85 km
2016	BIG LIGHT	2,711	89 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)	0.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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