Weather & Climate in Southwest Sandhill, TX

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

Southwest Sandhill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,592 ft (790 m)
Area	7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density	160/sq mi
Coordinates	31.5569°N, 102.9066°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Crane County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.32"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.3 / 100
Community Resilience	7.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,136 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 14, 1995	13 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M5.7	148 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	147 km	8 km
Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	124 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	109 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	121 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	144 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	129 km	7 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	144 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	89 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	138 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	145 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	139 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	128 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	134 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	102 km	10 km
Feb 22, 2023	western Texas	M4.2	140 km	7 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	141 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	140 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

270 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990	EF4	75 km	22.0 mi	2
May 22, 1987	EF4	96 km	3.0 mi	30
May 30, 2024	EF3	80 km	5.3 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	60 km	5.8 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	35 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	15 km	4.3 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	89 km	1.0 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	76 km	10.3 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	89 km	6.4 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	90 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	75 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	79 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	77 km	6.0 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	87 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	73 km	3.5 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	20 km	11.0 mi	0
May 12, 1982	EF2	97 km	21.0 mi	0
Oct 15, 1981	EF2	52 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	44 km	0.5 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	74 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	83 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	47 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	78 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	88 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	25 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	73 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	96 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	89 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	24 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	75 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	81 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	12 km
2008	ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX	5,010	99 km
2009	CRIDER RANCH	4,056	22 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,953	86 km
2008	TUBBS CORNER	3,404	24 km
2011	BATES FIELD FIRE	3,186	65 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,037	89 km
2010	304	2,918	10 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in
May	74°F (23°C)	1.5 in
June	81°F (27°C)	1.5 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	1.4 in
September	76°F (24°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in

Southwest Sandhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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