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Weather & Climate in Sterling City, TX

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

Sterling City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 2,286 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,286 ft (697 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,197/sq mi
Coordinates31.8392°N, 100.9859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoke County County
Nearest AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.0 / 100
Community Resilience28.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 108 km 3 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 119 km 6 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 108 km 3 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 106 km 7 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 105 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 104 km 3 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 107 km 3 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 95 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 114 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 107 km 3 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 98 km 7 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 85 km 7 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 130 km 5 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 107 km 6 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 106 km 8 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 125 km 6 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 70 km 8 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 105 km 6 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 101 km 6 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 122 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 315 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF4 52 km 9.9 mi 13
May 22, 2024 EF3 30 km 4.8 mi 0
May 3, 2024 EF3 47 km 3.5 mi 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 92 km 18.0 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 77 km 4.0 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 52 km 3.7 mi 0
May 14, 1995 EF3 89 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 86 km 4.5 mi 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 79 km 40.5 mi 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 86 km 9.9 mi 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 92 km 2.7 mi 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 90 km 2.0 mi 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 95 km 4.1 mi 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 99 km 1.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1952 EF3 65 km 0.5 mi 0
May 3, 2024 EF2 34 km 4.5 mi 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 67 km 11.2 mi 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 91 km 0.4 mi 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 30 km 11.4 mi 0
Mar 19, 2020 EF2 89 km 10.9 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 28 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 50 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 63 km
2006 COLE 39,436 20 km
2006 ROCKER B 37,361 45 km
2011 WILLIAMS 23,912 98 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 27 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 35 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 96 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 36 km
2011 ENCINO 12,156 49 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 50 km
2011 SCOTT RANCH 10,755 62 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 48 km
2022 CHICO LANE 6,617 88 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 82 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 94 km
2019 7D 5,402 37 km
2020 7D2 5,253 36 km
2015 HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH 5,205 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in

Sterling City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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