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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 Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,618 ft (798 m)
Area30.3 sq mi (78.3 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates31.3917°N, 103.5272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyReeves County County
Nearest AirportMidland 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 Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 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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