Weather & Climate in Spade, TX

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

Spade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,516 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,516 ft (1,072 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9260°N, 102.1542°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hockley County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 6.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.7 / 100
Community Resilience	17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively 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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Jul 22, 2022	27 km SW of Girard, Texas	M3.1	144 km	8 km
Jun 26, 2024	14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas	M2.8	148 km	17 km
Apr 21, 2024	24 km S of Adrian, Texas	M2.7	133 km	10 km
Aug 2, 2000	6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas	M2.7	144 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2022	8 km E of Anton, Texas	M2.6	15 km	2 km
May 29, 2024	7 km E of Amarillo, Texas	M2.6	149 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

809 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 947 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	48 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	99 km	65.0 mi	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	66 km	130.0 mi	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	18 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	57 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	3 km	39.3 mi	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	99 km	17.0 mi	21
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	39 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	74 km	15.5 mi	0
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	74 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	52 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	72 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	40 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	67 km	30.0 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	69 km	6.1 mi	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	47 km	7.6 mi	2
May 16, 1969	EF3	32 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	38 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	206	40,247	100 km
2011	KILLOUGH	35,447	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	61 km
2017	303	9,601	68 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	68 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	68 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	92 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	95 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	41 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	33 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	89 km
2011	SPADE RANCH	3,904	77 km
2011	WHITEFACE	3,743	69 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	84 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	97 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	34 km
2011	TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX	3,210	51 km
2006	3200 FM 303	2,982	49 km
1992	SAWYER	2,806	100 km
2009	COBB RANCH	2,614	33 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in

Spade has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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