Weather & Climate in Stanton, TX

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

Stanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,674 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,674 ft (815 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	1,336/sq mi
Coordinates	32.1317°N, 101.7925°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Martin County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	71.6 / 100
Community Resilience	14.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very 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	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

530 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	40 km	6 km
Jul 26, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M5.1	128 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.9	128 km	3 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	29 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2023	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.7	126 km	8 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	125 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2024	13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.5	123 km	3 km
Jul 23, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.4	126 km	3 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	21 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2011	20 km NE of Snyder, Texas	M4.3	125 km	5 km
Jul 25, 2024	16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M4.0	126 km	3 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	146 km	8 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	36 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2023	8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.9	121 km	7 km
Jul 30, 2024	15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	127 km	8 km
Mar 13, 2011	32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas	M3.8	136 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2024	28 km SW of Garden City, Texas	M3.8	50 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	45 km	6 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	146 km	9 km
Aug 17, 2022	17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas	M3.8	127 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 55 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 30, 2024	EF3	59 km	5.3 mi	0
May 22, 2024	EF3	89 km	4.8 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF3	66 km	5.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	34 km	3.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	19 km	4.0 mi	0
May 14, 2010	EF3	94 km	4.3 mi	0
May 15, 1965	EF3	34 km	1.0 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	22 km	1.5 mi	0
May 30, 2024	EF2	48 km	10.3 mi	0
May 24, 2022	EF2	29 km	11.2 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF2	58 km	11.4 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF2	51 km	6.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF2	52 km	1.8 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	27 km	3.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	39 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	85 km	5.6 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	28 km	11.3 mi	0
May 5, 2006	EF2	45 km	6.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	GLASS	196,945	87 km
2011	TOM	64,786	54 km
2006	COLE	39,436	98 km
2006	ROCKER B	37,361	91 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	57 km
2011	DOS AMIGOS	18,960	98 km
2011	PLEASANT FARMS	15,516	82 km
2011	HICKMAN	14,828	46 km
2011	MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX	11,350	70 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	68 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,266	51 km
2008	CHEVRON	7,735	35 km
2008	PARKER	6,844	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,835	38 km
2011	CLAY	6,770	43 km
2011	SHEPERDS COMPLEX	6,496	88 km
2008	NORTH	6,109	24 km
2011	SAND RANCH	5,839	85 km
2011	CEED FIRE	5,744	42 km
2019	7D	5,402	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
May	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in
June	79°F (26°C)	2.0 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	1.7 in
September	75°F (24°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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