Weather & Climate in Valentine, TX

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

Valentine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,435 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,435 ft (1,352 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	218/sq mi
Coordinates	30.5886°N, 104.4953°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jeff Davis County County
Nearest Airport	El Paso International (ELP) 139 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.2 / 100
Community Resilience	17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,048 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	115 km	18 km
May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	118 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	133 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	123 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	122 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	125 km	4 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	125 km	6 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	120 km	7 km
Apr 30, 2011	54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.6	122 km	10 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	122 km	7 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	119 km	6 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	120 km	6 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	125 km	7 km
Apr 28, 2011	57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.4	117 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	123 km	10 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	120 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	116 km	6 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	126 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	121 km	7 km
May 2, 2011	57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M4.2	114 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 1987	EF4	90 km	3.0 mi	30
Jul 29, 1999	EF1	49 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 1954	EF1	3 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 19, 2017	EF0	82 km	0.2 mi	0
May 22, 2015	EF0	100 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 13, 2013	EF0	76 km	2.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2007	EF0	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	54 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	4 km	1.4 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	61 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 2004	EF0	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 2003	EF0	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 13, 2002	EF0	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 1999	EF0	47 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1997	EF0	10 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 26, 1996	EF0	51 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 1995	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 1995	EF0	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1992	EF0	92 km	0.3 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	54 km
1998	CIBLO CREEK FIRE	51,763	71 km
2008	HUGHES RANCH	42,410	37 km
2011	ROPER	28,699	93 km
1990	CHINATI MOUNTAIN FIRE	22,736	74 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	59 km
2018	MCDANNALD	18,338	29 km
1993	MCIVOR FIRE	15,255	32 km
2012	LIVERMORE RANCH	14,001	29 km
1993	DONAHOE FIRE	13,827	29 km
2005	UNNAMED	12,589	71 km
2012	SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE	12,528	23 km
2010	BRITE RANCH	12,291	42 km
2011	TEJANO CANYON	11,759	39 km
2009	ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN	10,650	99 km
2018	SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX	10,247	34 km
2009	JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA)	8,661	84 km
2009	MCELROY	8,308	61 km
2011	MIND	8,020	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,765	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.9 in
June	77°F (25°C)	2.0 in
July	78°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in

Valentine has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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