Weather & Climate in Snyder, TX

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

Snyder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,322 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,322 ft (708 m)
Area	8.6 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density	1,265/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7136°N, 100.9119°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Scurry County County
Nearest Airport	Abilene Regional (ABI) 75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 1.8"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.0 / 100
Community Resilience	14.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

430 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	24 km	3 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	113 km	6 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	24 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	102 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	24 km	8 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	21 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	96 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	23 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	20 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	22 km	3 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	72 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	21 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	25 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	34 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	24 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	117 km	6 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	136 km	8 km
Jul 20, 2025	14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.7	23 km	6 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	108 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	112 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 2, 2024	EF3	99 km	3.3 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	86 km	4.0 mi	0
May 14, 1990	EF3	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1986	EF3	54 km	4.5 mi	1
May 24, 1968	EF3	16 km	2.0 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	31 km	4.1 mi	0
May 24, 1968	EF3	22 km	2.7 mi	0
May 25, 1962	EF3	86 km	4.1 mi	1
May 24, 1957	EF3	96 km	37.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	100 km	1.5 mi	0
May 3, 2024	EF2	79 km	4.5 mi	0
Feb 2, 2024	EF2	96 km	2.3 mi	0
May 1, 2022	EF2	16 km	0.4 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	78 km	11.4 mi	0
Mar 19, 2020	EF2	79 km	10.9 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	95 km	3.1 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	77 km	11.3 mi	0
Jun 12, 2005	EF2	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 2005	EF2	40 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH	157,855	35 km
2011	DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX	90,808	95 km
2011	WHITE HAT	71,857	74 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	84 km
1996	PITCHFORK FIRE	27,222	94 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	81 km
2008	SILVER	18,094	80 km
2022	SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING	14,602	89 km
2011	611 GAS PLANT	14,430	33 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	50 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	62 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,804	25 km
2011	ROCK CREEK	10,128	93 km
2011	UNNAMED	8,308	62 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	74 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	19 km
2008	MESQUITE GROVE	5,850	52 km
2008	SNYDER COMPLEX	5,796	5 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,345	15 km
2011	FULLER	5,187	25 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in
June	78°F (26°C)	2.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.6 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
December	44°F (6°C)	0.8 in

Snyder has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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