Weather & Climate in Roscoe, TX

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

Roscoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,381 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.6°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,381 ft (726 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	418/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4419°N, 100.5322°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Nolan County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	37.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.2 / 100
Community Resilience	38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

392 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	38 km	3 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	143 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	38 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	131 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	36 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	37 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	38 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	122 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	50 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	39 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	31 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	99 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	35 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	148 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	38 km	6 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	138 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	65 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	133 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	144 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	35 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	97 km	1.3 mi	5
May 3, 2024	EF3	67 km	3.5 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF3	66 km	3.3 mi	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	98 km	5.8 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	78 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	10 km	4.5 mi	1
Mar 14, 1982	EF3	73 km	40.5 mi	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	81 km	20.3 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	61 km	9.9 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	22 km	4.1 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	31 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	26 km	2.7 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	75 km	9.3 mi	0
May 31, 1962	EF3	94 km	2.0 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF3	66 km	4.1 mi	1
May 3, 2024	EF2	49 km	4.5 mi	0
May 2, 2024	EF2	95 km	4.5 mi	0
Feb 2, 2024	EF2	84 km	2.3 mi	0
May 23, 2023	EF2	76 km	4.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	55 km
2011	WILDCAT	150,157	79 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	31 km
2006	COLE	39,436	92 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	55 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	49 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	89 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	21 km
2012	WILDCAT	14,034	71 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	53 km
2022	MESQUITE HEAT	10,807	60 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	61 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	97 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	82 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	48 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	78 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	47 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,345	61 km
2011	FULLER	5,187	71 km
2011	BOYKEN	4,866	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
May	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in
September	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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