Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rocksprings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°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 26.0 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 2,379 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
328 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
2,379 ft (725 m)
Area
1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density
591/sq mi
Coordinates
30.0171°N, 100.2133°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Sutton County County
Nearest Airport
Del Rio International (DRT) 62 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall26.0"
31% below US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (May)3.11"
Driest Month (Dec)0.87"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
83.0 / 100
Community Resilience
5.5 / 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
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively 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
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.6.
Jun 3, 2021
3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas
M2.6
149 km
7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
1980
Allen
Category 1
—
291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
81 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 39 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 16, 1989
EF4
84 km
17.0 mi
0
Jun 26, 1970
EF3
94 km
3.8 mi
0
May 6, 1969
EF3
95 km
41.6 mi
0
May 28, 2016
EF2
84 km
4.8 mi
0
Sep 15, 1996
EF2
85 km
4.0 mi
0
May 10, 1995
EF2
99 km
0.5 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF2
45 km
2.0 mi
0
May 7, 1995
EF2
89 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 17, 1988
EF2
98 km
11.0 mi
0
May 12, 1982
EF2
99 km
5.0 mi
0
May 19, 1975
EF2
97 km
0.1 mi
0
Feb 25, 1971
EF2
88 km
0.3 mi
0
May 14, 1970
EF2
97 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 16, 1964
EF2
90 km
2.0 mi
0
May 27, 2004
EF1
99 km
4.0 mi
0
Mar 22, 2000
EF1
99 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1999
EF1
72 km
1.5 mi
0
Jun 8, 1997
EF1
99 km
0.1 mi
0
May 23, 1995
EF1
98 km
0.1 mi
0
May 10, 1995
EF1
98 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BROWN RANCH (17,881 acres, 2015).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2015
BROWN RANCH
17,881
21 km
2015
FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX
8,225
57 km
2011
OASIS
7,919
51 km
2000
NUECES RIVER FIRE
5,576
19 km
2008
MACY
4,922
97 km
2020
ARROYO GRANDE
4,855
98 km
2007
HUDSPETH RANCH
3,688
94 km
2022
NETHERY ROAD
3,391
44 km
2008
GARVEN STORE COMPLEX
3,379
52 km
2008
HOLMES
3,331
53 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,719
42 km
2008
BRIGGS
2,698
90 km
2011
UNNAMED
2,654
62 km
2011
MCPHERSON
2,592
74 km
2022
POPE 2
2,549
78 km
2009
SCOTTY MOORE RANCH II
2,545
87 km
2020
MCMEAN
2,394
74 km
2011
MAYNARD CREEK FIRE
2,374
34 km
2022
WEST NUECES
1,893
53 km
2008
ROCKY FORD RANCH
1,862
67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
0.9 in
Coldest
February
51°F (10°C)
1.3 in
March
58°F (15°C)
1.0 in
April
65°F (18°C)
2.1 in
May
72°F (22°C)
3.1 in
Wettest
June
78°F (25°C)
2.8 in
July
80°F (27°C)
2.3 in
August
80°F (27°C)
2.7 in
Warmest
September
77°F (25°C)
3.0 in
October
68°F (20°C)
2.7 in
November
57°F (14°C)
1.3 in
December
50°F (10°C)
0.9 in
Driest
Rocksprings has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.9").
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