Weather & Climate in Town of Pecos, TX

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

Town of Pecos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°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 10.1 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 2,618 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,618 ft (798 m)
Area	30.3 sq mi (78.3 km²)
Population Density	380/sq mi
Coordinates	31.3917°N, 103.5272°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Reeves County County
Nearest Airport	Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 87 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.0 / 100
Community Resilience	2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

2,212 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 14, 1995	13 km NW of Marathon, Texas	M5.7	124 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	93 km	8 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	69 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	61 km	10 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	91 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	99 km	4 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	90 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	104 km	6 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	113 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	84 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	91 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	51 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	86 km	6 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	80 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	73 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	103 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	49 km	10 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	87 km	7 km
Jan 9, 2025	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	84 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	87 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

150 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 1987	EF4	46 km	3.0 mi	30
May 14, 2010	EF3	90 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	57 km	4.3 mi	0
May 4, 2024	EF2	93 km	6.4 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	43 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	45 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	40 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	46 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 15, 1990	EF2	86 km	3.5 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	44 km	11.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF2	6 km	0.5 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	6 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 1961	EF2	15 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1961	EF2	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1960	EF2	85 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1955	EF2	65 km	2.0 mi	0
May 5, 1955	EF2	3 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	12 km	25.0 mi	0
May 29, 1954	EF2	88 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	ROCK HOUSE	299,170	94 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	70 km
1993	DONAHOE FIRE	13,827	99 km
1993	JALTWO	13,332	96 km
2011	TEJANO CANYON	11,759	97 km
2008	ELLISON	11,140	76 km
2018	SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX	10,247	98 km
2009	JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA)	8,661	80 km
2009	MCELROY	8,308	67 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,788	66 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	69 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	60 km
2009	DUNCAN	5,506	72 km
1993	UNNAMED	5,193	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,094	96 km
2010	ROBBERS ROOST	4,754	89 km
2010	FATHERS DAY	4,094	90 km
2009	CRIDER RANCH	4,056	46 km
2011	UNNAMED	3,953	58 km
2008	TUBBS CORNER	3,404	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
May	73°F (23°C)	1.2 in
June	81°F (27°C)	1.4 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	1.7 in
September	75°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
October	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	0.5 in

Town of Pecos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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