Weather & Climate in Sundown, TX

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

Sundown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,539 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,539 ft (1,079 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	972/sq mi
Coordinates	33.4575°N, 102.4908°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hockley County County
Nearest Airport	Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

165 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	123 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	132 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	137 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	141 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	144 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	120 km	6 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	120 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	143 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	142 km	8 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	118 km	6 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	124 km	8 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	143 km	6 km
Mar 19, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	144 km	4 km
Oct 18, 2024	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	123 km	7 km
Feb 27, 2025	34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	123 km	8 km
Aug 12, 2022	16 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	143 km	6 km
Jan 22, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	124 km	8 km
Jan 1, 2021	17 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.4	146 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2023	31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.4	125 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 701 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	56 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	77 km	96.6 mi	5
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	20 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	58 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	24 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	80 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	94 km	15.0 mi	0
May 12, 2005	EF3	93 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	42 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	91 km	30.0 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	51 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	74 km	25.1 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	73 km	37.3 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	87 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	50 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	98 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	48 km	2.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	84 km
2018	206	40,247	64 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	83 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	83 km
2011	KIZER 5	20,859	90 km
1988	FORT	20,320	89 km
2018	380	19,287	81 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	66 km
2011	JACKIE	14,622	97 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	79 km
2006	TATUM WEST	10,960	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	82 km
2017	303	9,601	8 km
2006	FOUR LAKES	9,226	96 km
1991	BIG	9,184	93 km
2011	FATHERS DAY	8,947	28 km
2006	FM 214 CR 210	8,848	25 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	66 km
2000	EPPERSON	6,387	95 km
1994	UNNAMED	6,004	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	0.6 in
March	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
June	76°F (24°C)	2.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
October	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Sundown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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