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Weather & Climate in Presidio, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Presidio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 88°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 8.9 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 2,578 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,578 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5603°N, 104.3653°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Presidio County County |
| Nearest Airport | El Paso International (ELP) 196 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 14, 1995 | 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M5.7 | 127 km | 18 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 77 km WSW of Valentine, Texas | M4.0 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 10 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 20 km E of Julimes, Mexico | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 10 km E of Study Butte, Texas | M3.7 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 50 km NNW of Ojinaga, Mexico | M3.7 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Chihuahua, Mexico | M3.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 5 km WSW of Marathon, Texas | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 13 km ESE of Redford, Texas | M3.6 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2012 | 17 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M3.6 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1995 | 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Marathon, Texas | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Presidio, Texas | M3.2 | 6 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 15 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M3.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2014 | 67 km WNW of Coyame, Mexico | M3.1 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 38 km SSW of Valentine, Texas | M2.9 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas | M2.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 1958 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1992 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1987 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1979 | EF0 | 81 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1975 | EF0 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1965 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1965 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1965 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1954 | EF0 | 81 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CIBLO CREEK FIRE (51,763 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | CIBLO CREEK FIRE | 51,763 | 44 km |
| 1990 | CHINATI MOUNTAIN FIRE | 22,736 | 42 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 12,589 | 45 km |
| 2010 | BRITE RANCH | 12,291 | 73 km |
| 2009 | ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN | 10,650 | 86 km |
| 2011 | MIND | 8,020 | 93 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 6,684 | 56 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 5,741 | 73 km |
| 2010 | BRITE RANCH RIM | 5,216 | 65 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,709 | 71 km |
| 2009 | VALENTINE COMPLEX | 3,856 | 97 km |
| 2009 | SAUCITA CREEK RANCH COMPLEX | 3,815 | 67 km |
| 2011 | BRAD KELLY | 3,559 | 63 km |
| 1993 | MAYDAY | 3,469 | 81 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,433 | 70 km |
| 2011 | SHIRLEY RANCH | 3,268 | 57 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,827 | 71 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,521 | 77 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,496 | 99 km |
| 2010 | BAR-LITE | 2,441 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
Presidio has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 51°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and March the driest (0.2").