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Weather & Climate in Ropesville, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ropesville 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 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,361 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,361 ft (1,024 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4133°N, 102.1551°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hockley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
271 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 17, 2024 | 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake | M5.1 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | M4.8 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 21 km N of Stanton, Texas | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.9 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.8 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | M3.7 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.7 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.6 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.6 | 134 km | 3 km |
| May 2, 2025 | 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | M3.6 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Sep 12, 2011 | 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | western Texas | M3.5 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 15 km N of Stanton, Texas | M3.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas | M3.5 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas | M3.5 | 112 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
640 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 729 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 28 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 67 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 49 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 54 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 49 km | 15.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 25 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 72 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2005 | EF3 | 64 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 60 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 62 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 93 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 65 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1969 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1961 | EF3 | 86 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF3 | 44 km | 37.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF3 | 45 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2022 | EF2 | 43 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2022 | EF2 | 73 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | 206 | 40,247 | 96 km |
| 2011 | KILLOUGH | 35,447 | 81 km |
| 1988 | TATUM | 15,149 | 95 km |
| 2008 | BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX | 11,276 | 95 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 100 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 35 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 59 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 56 km |
| 2016 | KAISER 8 | 8,551 | 96 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 8,308 | 86 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 6,004 | 82 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 75 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 53 km |
| 2011 | SPADE RANCH | 3,904 | 38 km |
| 2011 | MIDDLETON | 3,792 | 86 km |
| 1993 | BRONCO | 3,789 | 90 km |
| 2011 | WHITEFACE | 3,743 | 63 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 58 km |
| 2011 | TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX | 3,210 | 92 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,167 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Ropesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").