Weather & Climate in Seminole, TX

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

Seminole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density	1,706/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7222°N, 102.6498°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gaines County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.3 / 100
Community Resilience	0.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

381 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	65 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	78 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	60 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	90 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2021	37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M4.0	124 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	106 km	8 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	106 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	145 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	105 km	9 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	60 km	6 km
Jun 12, 2025	34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.7	135 km	8 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	63 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	85 km	6 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	58 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.6	145 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	101 km	8 km
Jul 15, 2025	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico	M3.5	124 km	7 km
May 22, 2021	11 km NE of Odessa, Texas	M3.5	95 km	8 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	67 km	8 km
Jul 22, 2023	10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas	M3.5	92 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 85 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	98 km	30.0 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	99 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	3 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	98 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	95 km	37.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	86 km	1.5 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	98 km	10.3 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	96 km	17.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	20 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	85 km	5.2 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	87 km	8.4 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	63 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 10, 1997	EF2	22 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 27, 1991	EF2	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	53 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	67 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	47 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1991	EF2	53 km	10.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FRYING PAN RANCH	106,253	61 km
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	79 km
2011	ENTERPRISE	77,368	89 km
2011	TOM	64,786	51 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	92 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	86 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	65 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	66 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	75 km
2009	238	24,831	69 km
1988	FORT	20,320	79 km
2018	380	19,287	98 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	62 km
2008	UNNAMED	16,027	84 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	79 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	97 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	86 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	85 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	52 km
2008	483 FIRE	10,306	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
June	78°F (25°C)	2.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.3 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
October	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in

Seminole has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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