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Weather & Climate in Putnam, TX

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

Putnam 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,602 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,602 ft (488 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates32.3703°N, 99.1955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCallahan County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.1 / 100
Community Resilience76.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 144 km 3 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 144 km 3 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 143 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 147 km 3 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 146 km 3 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 146 km 3 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 144 km 7 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 142 km 8 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 144 km 6 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 125 km 5 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 144 km 6 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 123 km 5 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 143 km 4 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 148 km 4 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 143 km 9 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 143 km 8 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 140 km 4 km
Jul 24, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 145 km 4 km
Jul 1, 2021 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 145 km 6 km
Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.3 144 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 73 km 10.5 mi 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 29 km 1.3 mi 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 69 km 3.3 mi 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 68 km 7.8 mi 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 81 km 5.8 mi 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 19 km 3.8 mi 1
May 29, 1994 EF3 29 km 2.0 mi 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 86 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 97 km 4.5 mi 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 91 km 9.0 mi 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 77 km 13.0 mi 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 34 km 18.6 mi 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 42 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 91 km 25.0 mi 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 46 km 1.0 mi 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 51 km 20.3 mi 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 45 km 2.2 mi 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 93 km 9.9 mi 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 64 km 0.1 mi 2
May 15, 1965 EF3 51 km 9.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 41 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 80 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 40 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 40 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 100 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 71 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 30 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 54 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 68 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 86 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 51 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 79 km
2011 JRM 8,870 87 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 74 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 26 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 30 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 26 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 48 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in Driest

Putnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (1.2").

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