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Weather & Climate in Throckmorton, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Throckmorton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,361 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,361 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1821°N, 99.1798°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Throckmorton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
114 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 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.9 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.5 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.4 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M4.0 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.8 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 8 km S of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas | M3.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.6 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas | M3.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.5 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | M3.4 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
477 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,961 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 47 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 86 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 55 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1953 | EF4 | 73 km | 13.9 mi | 17 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 28, 1950 | EF4 | 90 km | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| May 2, 2024 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 93 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF3 | 81 km | 34.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 93 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 65 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 43 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 37 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1994 | EF3 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1991 | EF3 | 55 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1990 | EF3 | 73 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 59 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | EF3 | 18 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 86 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | BIG COUNTRY FIRE | 209,352 | 57 km |
| 2011 | SWENSON | 136,789 | 95 km |
| 2011 | PK COMPLEX | 128,548 | 78 km |
| 2008 | EIGHTY-TWO FIRE | 31,611 | 92 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 28,633 | 23 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 79 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 | 22,099 | 76 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 88 km |
| 2021 | BUCK | 18,671 | 30 km |
| 2009 | CEDAR MOUNTAIN | 16,589 | 81 km |
| 2022 | SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING | 14,602 | 88 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 58 km |
| 2009 | APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 | 13,805 | 93 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 93 km |
| 2022 | DEMPSEY | 11,576 | 93 km |
| 2009 | BLACK | 11,356 | 37 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 28 km |
| 1997 | THROCKMORTON | 10,339 | 19 km |
| 2011 | ROCK CREEK | 10,128 | 90 km |
| 2003 | JOHNSON RANCH | 9,696 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Throckmorton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").