Weather & Climate in Shallowater, TX

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

Shallowater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,308 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,308 ft (1,008 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	1,812/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6901°N, 101.9893°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lubbock County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 7.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

186 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	142 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	147 km	7 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	147 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	148 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	141 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	139 km	8 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	148 km	8 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	136 km	3 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	140 km	6 km
Mar 19, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	150 km	4 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	149 km	6 km
Jan 6, 2015	western Texas	M3.5	139 km	4 km
Jan 17, 2016	17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	139 km	2 km
Sep 12, 2011	12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.5	142 km	8 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	142 km	8 km
Oct 18, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	142 km	7 km
Aug 22, 2023	31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	143 km	11 km
Aug 12, 2022	16 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	146 km	6 km
Feb 27, 2025	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	143 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

756 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 778 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	18 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	60 km	30.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	35 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	96 km	130.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	28 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	31 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	44 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	41 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	47 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	56 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	43 km	30.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	92 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	59 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	54 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	48 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	69 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	79 km	5.2 mi	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	61 km	37.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KILLOUGH (35,447 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	73 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	88 km
2017	303	9,601	60 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	72 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	71 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	87 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	65 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	47 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	66 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	81 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	75 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	51 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	79 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	92 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	46 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	44 km
2010	GRASS 3	2,587	69 km
2018	BEGS	2,486	70 km
2011	RICHARDSON	2,442	68 km
2017	PRISON	2,420	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Shallowater has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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