Weather & Climate in Seth Ward, TX

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

Seth Ward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,374 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,374 ft (1,028 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	845/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2163°N, 101.6945°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hale County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 8.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.7 / 100
Community Resilience	21.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	132 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	131 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	122 km	7 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	131 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	118 km	5 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	130 km	5 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	137 km	8 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	120 km	4 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	142 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	110 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	115 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2002	15 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2024	14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	109 km	17 km
Jan 3, 2012	18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	129 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1995	15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M2.8	149 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

813 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 922 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	77 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	51 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	87 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	36 km	96.6 mi	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	55 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	46 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	88 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	88 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF3	78 km	9.1 mi	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	73 km	3.6 mi	0
May 23, 2016	EF3	91 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	40 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	73 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	91 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	68 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	74 km	8.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	36 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	40 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	7 km	7.6 mi	2
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	91 km	6.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	MALLARD	75,486	88 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	79 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	98 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	76 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,272	93 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	87 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	86 km
2023	CHURCHILL	4,517	84 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	63 km
2018	GLOVER	3,635	76 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,614	65 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	84 km
2011	HORNETS TANK	3,467	80 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	86 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	88 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	90 km
2003	UNNAMED	3,025	86 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,951	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	49°F (10°C)	0.9 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
May	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Seth Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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