Weather & Climate in Rotan, TX

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

Rotan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,961 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,961 ft (598 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	610/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8540°N, 100.4655°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Fisher County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

297 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	21 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	21 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	147 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	22 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	25 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	140 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	22 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	28 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	23 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	116 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	28 km	7 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	21 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	21 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	32 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	23 km	6 km
Aug 14, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	24 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	36 km	3 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	82 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	122 km	8 km
Oct 2, 2023	16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.6	21 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 26, 1962	EF4	74 km	10.7 mi	0
Mar 13, 1953	EF4	68 km	13.9 mi	17
May 2, 2024	EF3	62 km	3.3 mi	0
Apr 24, 1991	EF3	73 km	3.5 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	45 km	4.5 mi	1
May 26, 1976	EF3	85 km	1.0 mi	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	80 km	20.3 mi	0
Apr 15, 1976	EF3	98 km	9.9 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	33 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	38 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	28 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	82 km	9.3 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF3	44 km	4.1 mi	1
Sep 3, 1961	EF3	82 km	0.7 mi	0
May 7, 1961	EF3	83 km	3.6 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF2	95 km	4.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF2	86 km	12.3 mi	0
Feb 2, 2024	EF2	52 km	2.3 mi	0
May 23, 2023	EF2	65 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	19 km
2011	SWENSON	136,789	65 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	76 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	76 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	98 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	89 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	72 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	100 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	95 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	47 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	28 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	85 km
2022	MESQUITE HEAT	10,807	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	35 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	53 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	83 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,994	92 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	61 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	36 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in	Driest
February	47°F (9°C)	1.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
June	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in
July	85°F (30°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.5 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Rotan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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