Weather & Climate in Slaton, TX

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

Slaton 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 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,082 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.8°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,082 ft (939 m)
Area	5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density	1,076/sq mi
Coordinates	33.4455°N, 101.6509°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lubbock County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (May) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

346 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	121 km	6 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	119 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	119 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	122 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	121 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	118 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	126 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	118 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	106 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	118 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	123 km	7 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	122 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	121 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	119 km	6 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	121 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	134 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	118 km	8 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	135 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

650 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 719 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	26 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	69 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	92 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	69 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	3 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	63 km	29.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	47 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	21 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	95 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	22 km	30.0 mi	0
May 1, 1984	EF3	95 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	82 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	95 km	0.6 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	89 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1960	EF3	82 km	3.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	33 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	64 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	85 km	7.6 mi	0
May 25, 2019	EF2	86 km	1.7 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	27 km	17.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	97 km
2011	MATADOR WEST	36,114	92 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	34 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	96 km
2017	303	9,601	82 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	46 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	97 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,345	93 km
2011	FULLER	5,187	82 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	86 km
1998	UNNAMED	4,587	62 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	84 km
2011	MIDDLETON	3,792	41 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,167	51 km
2018	RON JAMES	3,116	81 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,030	93 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	77 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,787	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in
May	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.9 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Slaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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