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Weather & Climate in Post, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Post enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1909°N, 101.3815°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Garza County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
410 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 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake | M5.1 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | M4.8 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 84 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 21 km N of Stanton, Texas | M4.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.9 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.8 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | M3.7 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.7 | 105 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2025 | 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.6 | 109 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
574 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 532 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 63 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 97 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 35 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 78 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 45 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 50 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 96 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1968 | EF3 | 89 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1960 | EF3 | 79 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 37 km | 37.3 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 2022 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2019 | EF2 | 45 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2005 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2005 | EF2 | 70 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2005 | EF2 | 75 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF2 | 55 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1995 | EF2 | 94 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1994 | EF2 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1991 | EF2 | 91 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH | 157,855 | 75 km |
| 2011 | DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX | 90,808 | 81 km |
| 2011 | MATADOR WEST | 36,114 | 98 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 25 km |
| 1996 | PITCHFORK FIRE | 27,222 | 86 km |
| 2011 | 611 GAS PLANT | 14,430 | 98 km |
| 2008 | BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX | 11,276 | 56 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,804 | 60 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 11 km |
| 2011 | SHEPERDS COMPLEX | 6,496 | 76 km |
| 2008 | MESQUITE GROVE | 5,850 | 66 km |
| 2008 | SNYDER COMPLEX | 5,796 | 70 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 55 km |
| 2011 | FULLER | 5,187 | 44 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,587 | 35 km |
| 2011 | MIDDLETON | 3,792 | 19 km |
| 2011 | NUDING | 3,555 | 90 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,167 | 20 km |
| 2018 | RON JAMES | 3,116 | 81 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,030 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in |
Post has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").