Weather & Climate in Sand Springs, TX

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

Sand Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,422 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.8°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,422 ft (738 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	304/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2804°N, 101.3472°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Howard County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.1 / 100
Community Resilience	35.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

472 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	68 km	6 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	84 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	84 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	55 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	83 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	80 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	45 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	83 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	83 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	83 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	76 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	26 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	74 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	84 km	6 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	96 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	83 km	8 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	74 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	82 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	70 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	55 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 121 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 2024	EF3	97 km	5.3 mi	0
May 22, 2024	EF3	81 km	4.8 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF3	95 km	3.5 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	28 km	4.0 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	43 km	3.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	88 km	4.5 mi	1
May 24, 1968	EF3	72 km	2.7 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	67 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	80 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	79 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	49 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	92 km	10.3 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF2	67 km	4.5 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	54 km	11.2 mi	0
May 1, 2022	EF2	67 km	0.4 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	30 km	11.4 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	88 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	75 km	1.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	45 km	1.9 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	32 km	3.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	GLASS	196,945	78 km
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	98 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	86 km
2011	TOM	64,786	89 km
2006	COLE	39,436	79 km
2006	ROCKER B	37,361	89 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	100 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	63 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	69 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	90 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	82 km
2012	WILDCAT	14,034	88 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	26 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	53 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	87 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	96 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	78 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	66 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	14 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
May	71°F (22°C)	2.8 in
June	78°F (26°C)	2.3 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.0 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in

Sand Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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