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Weather & Climate in Vernon, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 1,239 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1477°N, 99.3004°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilbarger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Apr 28, 1998 | 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 1995 | 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Oklahoma | M2.9 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Dec 1, 1995 | 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 8 km W of Velma, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 9 km W of Velma, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 11 km NW of Texola, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 13 km ESE of Olney, Texas | M2.7 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 7 km NNE of Geronimo, Oklahoma | M2.6 | 98 km | 34 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 11 km NNE of Hastings, Oklahoma | M2.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
643 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 2,378 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1964 | EF5 | 79 km | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2011 | EF4 | 22 km | 17.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1980 | EF4 | 62 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 70 km | 46.9 mi | 42 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF4 | 15 km | 39.7 mi | 11 |
| May 26, 1962 | EF4 | 78 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1957 | EF4 | 75 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 1, 1954 | EF4 | 43 km | 68.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1951 | EF4 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2022 | EF3 | 38 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EF3 | 72 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF3 | 32 km | 40.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2005 | EF3 | 65 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2000 | EF3 | 99 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1986 | EF3 | 88 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1982 | EF3 | 26 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 53 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1982 | EF3 | 62 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 10, 1979 | EF3 | 94 km | 4.5 mi | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FERGUSON | 41,429 | 88 km |
| 2008 | EIGHTY-TWO FIRE | 31,611 | 94 km |
| 2022 | COCONUT | 27,963 | 30 km |
| 1996 | TRIANGLE FIRE | 25,553 | 61 km |
| 2006 | BUCKLE L 2 | 25,179 | 83 km |
| 2012 | TOWNLEY ROAD | 24,139 | 83 km |
| 2009 | TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX | 20,991 | 91 km |
| 1996 | BUCKLE L FIRE | 20,089 | 77 km |
| 1994 | KING COUNTY FIRE | 16,759 | 85 km |
| 1996 | WESTSIDE | 16,723 | 84 km |
| 2008 | ARCHER CO | 13,969 | 94 km |
| 2024 | RUSH | 12,239 | 91 km |
| 2011 | WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX | 12,118 | 55 km |
| 2019 | VIVIAN | 11,825 | 56 km |
| 2011 | MILLER CREEK | 10,888 | 85 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,392 | 94 km |
| 2022 | 62 FIRE | 9,804 | 75 km |
| 1995 | CR 359 FIRE | 9,324 | 83 km |
| 1993 | CRATER CREEK | 8,963 | 91 km |
| 2000 | CRATERLK-L | 8,876 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.9").