Weather & Climate in Toyah, TX

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

Toyah 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 2,917 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	2,917 ft (889 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	31.3125°N, 103.7946°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Reeves County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 101 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"

73% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.68"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

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

2,174 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	122 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	73 km	8 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	53 km	6 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	51 km	10 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	72 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	80 km	4 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	71 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	131 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	85 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	73 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	66 km	6 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	67 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	39 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	84 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	55 km	6 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	37 km	10 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	63 km	7 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	69 km	7 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	71 km	6 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	69 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

129 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 160 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 1987	EF4	36 km	3.0 mi	30
Apr 19, 1977	EF3	83 km	4.3 mi	0
Mar 12, 2019	EF2	100 km	14.7 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	48 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	43 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1999	EF2	52 km	6.0 mi	0
May 22, 1992	EF2	46 km	5.0 mi	0
May 25, 1987	EF2	71 km	11.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1977	EF2	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF2	32 km	0.5 mi	0
May 17, 1962	EF2	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 1961	EF2	42 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1961	EF2	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1960	EF2	99 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1955	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
May 5, 1955	EF2	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	35 km	25.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1954	EF2	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF1	40 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 1999	EF1	83 km	1.5 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	78 km
2008	HUGHES RANCH	42,410	96 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	46 km
2018	MCDANNALD	18,338	90 km
1993	MCIVOR FIRE	15,255	79 km
2012	LIVERMORE RANCH	14,001	84 km
1993	DONAHOE FIRE	13,827	76 km
2012	SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE	12,528	83 km
2011	TEJANO CANYON	11,759	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	11,008	86 km
2018	SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX	10,247	77 km
2009	JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA)	8,661	72 km
2009	MCELROY	8,308	44 km
2018	BEAR MTN	7,613	84 km
1987	UNNAMED	6,788	58 km
1993	UNNAMED	5,905	85 km
2008	GRAND FALLS	5,851	94 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,516	86 km
2009	DUNCAN	5,506	58 km
1993	UNNAMED	5,193	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
March	57°F (14°C)	0.3 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)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.0 in
September	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
October	65°F (19°C)	1.0 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in

Toyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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