Weather & Climate in Roaring Springs, TX

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

Roaring Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 23.0 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 2,504 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.0°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,504 ft (763 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	242/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8992°N, 100.8561°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickens County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	93.5 / 100
Community Resilience	16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

206 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	127 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	127 km	3 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	130 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	129 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	127 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	117 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	127 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	136 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	130 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	101 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	127 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	130 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	125 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	107 km	3 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	128 km	4 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	120 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	129 km	8 km
Feb 11, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.5	129 km	9 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	115 km	2 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	115 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 152 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 15, 1957	EF4	76 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	89 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	25 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	88 km	8.4 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	47 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF3	44 km	12.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	69 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	69 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	70 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	18 km	8.0 mi	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	84 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	88 km	7.6 mi	2
May 24, 1960	EF3	17 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 1, 1954	EF3	53 km	13.4 mi	1
May 25, 2019	EF2	88 km	1.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	86 km	6.6 mi	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF2	33 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	69 km	17.5 mi	0
May 9, 2006	EF2	84 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2005	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SWENSON (136,789 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	SWENSON	136,789	85 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	47 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	9 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	68 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	82 km
2011	BIRD RANCH 2	28,917	42 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	54 km
1996	TRIANGLE FIRE	25,553	86 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	79 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	82 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	77 km
1998	PADUCAH FIRE	12,404	41 km
2019	VIVIAN	11,825	90 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	98 km
1995	CR 359 FIRE	9,324	71 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	48 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	88 km
2011	COPPER BREAKS	7,918	85 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	65 km
2018	62	5,994	32 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
March	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	69°F (20°C)	2.9 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.7 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
December	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in

Roaring Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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