Weather & Climate in Wellman, TX

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

Wellman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,344 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,344 ft (1,019 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	882/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0470°N, 102.4274°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Terry County County
Nearest Airport	Lea County Regional (HOB) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 5.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.64"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.4 / 100
Community Resilience	4.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

368 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Sep 17, 2024	2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake	M5.1	79 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2025	26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas	M4.8	89 km	7 km
Jan 2, 1992	12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico	M4.6	101 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2024	21 km N of Stanton, Texas	M4.4	99 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2022	18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.9	106 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.9	147 km	8 km
Mar 5, 2024	37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.8	75 km	6 km
Apr 25, 2024	20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico	M3.8	146 km	9 km
Jul 10, 2025	33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.7	76 km	8 km
Apr 10, 2023	20 km NW of Stanton, Texas	M3.7	99 km	6 km
May 2, 2025	36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas	M3.6	73 km	6 km
Jan 10, 2016	25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas	M3.6	149 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2022	16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.6	103 km	8 km
Jul 19, 2024	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas	M3.6	149 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2021	15 km N of Stanton, Texas	M3.5	105 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2023	10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas	M3.5	124 km	8 km
May 22, 2021	11 km NE of Odessa, Texas	M3.5	126 km	8 km
Mar 19, 2022	18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	105 km	4 km
Jul 31, 2023	17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	103 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2024	33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas	M3.5	80 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 30 fatalities, 668 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1970	EF5	74 km	8.4 mi	26
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	64 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	98 km	39.3 mi	4
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	63 km	29.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1957	EF4	86 km	15.5 mi	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	88 km	8.5 mi	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	97 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 1969	EF3	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	97 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	96 km	1.5 mi	0
May 24, 1957	EF3	62 km	37.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF3	89 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1954	EF3	88 km	0.1 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	65 km	7.6 mi	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	91 km	2.9 mi	0
May 5, 2019	EF2	59 km	17.2 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	44 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 2013	EF2	50 km	5.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	84 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF2	96 km	8.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	MCDONALD	92,790	84 km
2011	TOM	64,786	75 km
2018	206	40,247	92 km
2000	VALENTINE COMPLEX	35,678	91 km
2000	GRANDE COMPLEX	34,597	98 km
2008	STILES COMPLEX	27,841	88 km
2011	DERICK FIRE	27,780	98 km
2011	MARTIN 2	26,841	95 km
2009	238	24,831	96 km
2008	FOUR LAKES	23,770	97 km
1988	FORT	20,320	87 km
2018	380	19,287	94 km
2006	BUCKEYE I	19,027	90 km
1988	TATUM	15,149	74 km
1989	ONEIL	11,984	98 km
1989	WATTS	11,602	65 km
2008	BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX	11,276	88 km
2008	483 FIRE	10,306	85 km
1998	BUCKEYE	9,844	96 km
2010	ETCHEVERY	9,835	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
March	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
April	60°F (16°C)	0.9 in
May	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
June	76°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
December	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in

Wellman has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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