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Weather & Climate in Sudan, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sudan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,756 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,756 ft (1,145 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0664°N, 102.5242°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lamb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Jan 6, 2014 | 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2000 | 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas | M2.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 8 km E of Anton, Texas | M2.6 | 51 km | 2 km |
| May 29, 2024 | 7 km E of Amarillo, Texas | M2.6 | 147 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
745 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 841 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 11, 1970 | EF5 | 81 km | 8.4 mi | 26 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 53 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 51 km | 96.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 17, 1970 | EF4 | 36 km | 130.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1965 | EF4 | 39 km | 39.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 21, 1957 | EF4 | 56 km | 29.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2017 | EF3 | 58 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1995 | EF3 | 64 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1991 | EF3 | 27 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1980 | EF3 | 74 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1973 | EF3 | 72 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 19, 1971 | EF3 | 85 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1969 | EF3 | 16 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1969 | EF3 | 19 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1965 | EF3 | 19 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1963 | EF3 | 54 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1961 | EF3 | 6 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1960 | EF3 | 65 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: TIRE (44,942 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | TIRE | 44,942 | 88 km |
| 2018 | 206 | 40,247 | 78 km |
| 2011 | KIZER 5 | 20,859 | 99 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,085 | 23 km |
| 2017 | 303 | 9,601 | 74 km |
| 2011 | FATHERS DAY | 8,947 | 59 km |
| 2006 | FM 214 CR 210 | 8,848 | 61 km |
| 2016 | KAISER 8 | 8,551 | 67 km |
| 2022 | ARCH | 5,849 | 61 km |
| 2006 | HWY 37 | 5,015 | 12 km |
| 2011 | OLYMPIA | 4,600 | 30 km |
| 2011 | HAPPY | 3,966 | 87 km |
| 2011 | SPADE RANCH | 3,904 | 83 km |
| 1993 | BRONCO | 3,789 | 96 km |
| 2011 | WHITEFACE | 3,743 | 57 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,613 | 47 km |
| 2011 | SIERRA BLANCA | 3,522 | 83 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,462 | 25 km |
| 2006 | PEP 2 | 3,339 | 86 km |
| 2011 | TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX | 3,210 | 14 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Sudan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").